cre·sol (kr  sôl , -s l, -s l)n. Any of three isomeric phenols, CH3C6H4OH, used in resins and as a disinfectant. [Alteration of creosol.] |
cresol [ˈkriːsɒl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an aromatic compound derived from phenol, existing in three isomeric forms: found in coal tar and creosote and used in making synthetic resins and as an antiseptic and disinfectant; hydroxytoluene. Formula: C6H4(CH3)OH Also called cresylic acid Systematic name methylphenol
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| Noun | 1. | cresol - any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant Lysol - a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups |
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