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guai·a·col (gw

-kôl

, -k

l

)

n.

A yellowish, oily, aromatic substance derived from guaiacum or wood creosote and used chiefly as an expectorant, a local anesthetic, and an antiseptic.

guaiacol,

n catecholomonomethyl ether, which is used as an expectorant and intestinal disinfectant.

guaiacol

an extract of tar used as an expectorant.

guaiacol glyceryl ether

see guaifenesin. Previously called glyceryl guaiacolate.

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