How to Pronounce "carbolic"
word
kɑrˈbɑlɪk
kar-BAH-lik
kɑːbˈɒlɪk
kahb-OL-ik
Definition
Relating to carbolic acid (also called phenol), a chemical with a strong smell used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɑrˈbɑlɪk
British English
kɑːbˈɒlɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-BAH-lik
UK
kahb-OL-ik
Listen in Context
The nurse cleaned the wound with carbolic solution.
Carbolic soap was used to kill germs in the past.
Doctors discovered that carbolic could prevent infections.
The smell of carbolic in old hospitals was unforgettable.