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Q: Who discovered that carbolic acid killed germs?
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In which year was carbolic acid discovered?

1859


Why do you now refer to carbolic acid to antiseptic?

because germs are godd for your germantation


How did lord lister kill germs?

Lord Lister used carbolic acid as a disinfectant during surgeries.


Is carbolic acid an acid or base?

Carbolic acid is a weak acid.


What scientist invented carbolic acid?

what scientist invented carbolic acid


Can you get phenol from carbolic acid?

Carbolic acid is another name for Phenol.


What is carbolic acid for?

Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.


Why is Carbolic Acid so dangerous?

Carbolic Acid is dangerous for many reasons. Carbolic Acid is dangerous because it is vapors that are harmful to one's skins, eyes, and respiratory system.


Which type of acid is carbolic acid?

organic acid


What was Victorian carbolic acid spray used for?

Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.


Can hydrochloric acid react with carbolic acid?

No,Hydrochloric acid contains water while carbolic acid does not so they do not mix with each other and do not react.


What is the meaning of carbolic?

Did you try looking it up? lol. Well, if you really want to know without looking first, the meaning of carbolic has 2 definitions according to dictionary.com: carbolic #1 - of or derived from carbolic acid (probably doesn't help you that much) carbolic #2 - Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol).