CREOSOL

creosol

(noun) a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

creosol (countable and uncountable, plural creosols)

(organic compound) The methoxy phenol 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol that is a constituent of creosote

Anagrams

• colores, coolers, recools

Source: Wiktionary


Cre"o*sol (kr"-sl), n. Etym: [Cresote + phenol.] (Chem.)

Definition: A colorless liquid resembling phenol or carbolic acid, homologous with pyrocatechin, and obtained from beechwood tar and gum guaiacum. [Written also creasol.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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