cresol

Cre"sol (kr"sl), n. Etym: [From Creosote.] (Chem.) Defn: 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 also cresylic acid.]

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