Meaning Of The Word Cresol

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Cresol Meaning

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cresol in American English
any of three isomeric, colorless, oily liquids or solids with the formula CH3C6H4OH, prepared by the fractional distillation of coal tar and used in the preparation of disinfectants, fumigating compounds, and dyestuffs
noun: any of three isomeric compounds having the formula C7H8 O, usually derived from coal tar and wood tar, and used chiefly as a disinfectant

cresol in British English
noun: 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: C6 H4(CH3)OH

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