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Coal tar product
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cresol
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context chemistry English) Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant [syn: methyl phenol ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cresol \Cre"sol\ (kr[=e]"s[=o]l), n. [From Creosote .] (Chem.) 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. Note: [Called ...