creosol
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cre·o·sol
(krē′ə-sôl′, -sŏl′, -sōl′)n.
A colorless to yellow aromatic liquid, C8H10O2, that is a constituent of creosote.
[creos(ote) + -ol.]
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creosol
(ˈkriːəˌsɒl)n
(Elements & Compounds) a colourless or pale yellow insoluble oily liquid with a smoky odour and a burning taste; 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol: an active principle of creosote. Formula: CH3O(CH3)C6H3OH
[C19: from creos(ote) + -ol1]
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cre•o•sol
(ˈkri əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl)n.
a colorless oily liquid, C8H10O2, used as a disinfectant and in making resins.
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| Noun | 1. | creosol - a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote creosote - a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups |
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