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1. (n.) cresol
any of three isomers of the compound C
Etymology: (1860–65; cres- (irreg. from creosote ) + -ol2)
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1. (noun) cresol, methyl phenol
any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
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1. (noun) Cresol
any one of three metameric substances, CH3.C6H4.OH, homologous with and resembling phenol. They are obtained from coal tar and wood tar, and are colorless, oily liquids or solids. [Called also cresylic acid.]
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