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Cresol

//ˈkɹiːsɒl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.
  2. 2
    any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant wordnet

Etymology

From creosote + -ol, from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas, “flesh”) + σωτήρ (sōtḗr, “preserver”).

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