Definition of CRESOL (Meaning of CRESOL), a 6 Letter Word

Pronunciation:		'kreesowl


WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant

CRESOL is a 6 letter word that starts with C.
	Synonyms:	methyl phenol

	See Also:	Lysol, phenol

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Cre"sol\ (kr[=e]"s[=o]l), n. [From {Creosote}.] (Chem.) 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}.]