creosol

cre·o·sol

 (krē′ə-sôl′, -sŏl′, -sōl′)

n.

A colorless to yellow aromatic liquid, C₈H₁₀O₂, that is a constituent of creosote.

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[creos(ote) + -ol.]

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creosol

(ˈkriːəˌsɒl)

n

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless or pale yellow insoluble oily liquid with a smoky odour and a burning taste; 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol: an active principle of creosote. Formula: CH3O(CH3)C6H3OH

[C19: from creos(ote) + -ol¹]

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cre•o•sol

(ˈkri əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl)

n.

a colorless oily liquid, C₈H₁₀O₂, used as a disinfectant and in making resins.

[1860–65; creos (ote) + -ol²]

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creosol - a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote creosote - a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups

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