Lysol

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Lysol. alt-of

Etymology

Brand name, from lysis + -ol.

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