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cresol

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cresol /cre·sol/ (kre´sol) a toxic, corrosive liquid with disinfectant and antiseptic actions, obtained from coal tar as a mixture of three isomeric forms and containing not more than 5 per cent phenol; used for sterilizing items.
cre·sol (krsôl, -sl)
n.
Any of three isomeric phenols used as a disinfectant.
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