cresol
noun/ˈkɹiːsɒl/
Etymology From creosote + -ol.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.
- Synonyms
- hydroxytoluene
- Derived terms
- bromocresol, chlorocresol, cresolase, cresolate, cresolic, cresolphthalein, cresyl, iodocresol, metacresol, orthocresol, paracresol, thiocresol, tricresol