HeyRuaHow to say “phenol” in Irish
- Irish:
- feanól
- English:
- phenol
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAN-ohl” /ˈfʲanˠoːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- feanóil, an fheanóil (e.g. boladh an fheanóil, the smell of phenol)
What does “feanól” mean?
- phenol
- Phenol is a poisonous white crystalline chemical compound, also called carbolic acid, used as a disinfectant and in making plastics.Also: carbolic acid, carbolic.
“Feanól” with the article
Here is feanól after the article (an t-alt).
an feanól
the phenol
No change after an
“Feanól” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feanól, the Irish word for phenol.
Is ceimiceán nimhiúil é feanól.
Phenol is a poisonous chemical.
Úsáidtear an feanól mar dhíghalrán.
Phenol is used as a disinfectant.
Bhí boladh láidir an fheanóil san ospidéal.
There was a strong smell of phenol in the hospital.
Ná leag do lámh ar an bhfeanól.
Don't touch the phenol.
Tá feanól i roinnt gallúnach.
There is phenol in some soaps.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi fheanól sa rang ceimice.
We learned about phenol in chemistry class.
Déantar plaistigh áirithe as feanól.
Certain plastics are made from phenol.
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Phenol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phenol?
The Irish for phenol is feanól (pronounced “FAN-ohl”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce feanól in Irish?
Feanól is said like “FAN-ohl” (IPA /ˈfʲanˠoːlʲ/).
Does feanól have a plural?
No plural form is given for feanól in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feanól change to fheanól or bhfeanól?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feanól becomes m'fheanól (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeanól (eclipsis).
Is 'feanól' the same as carbolic acid?
Yes, feanól is the chemical name for what is commonly called carbolic acid; you may also see it described as 'aigéad carbólach'.
