creosol

cre·o·sol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kree-uh-sawl, -sol]
- /ˈkri əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl/
- /krɪˈɒsɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kree-uh-sawl, -sol]
- /ˈkri əˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl/

Definitions of creosol word

noun creosol 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 3
noun creosol a colorless, pungent, oily liquid, CH3OC6H3(CH3)OH, obtained from beechwood tar and the resin guaiac: it is used as an antiseptic and is an active part of creosote 3
noun creosol a colorless oily liquid, C 8 H 10 O 2 , having an agreeable odor and a burning taste, obtained from wood tar and guaiacum resin: used as a disinfectant, in the manufacture of resins, and in ore flotation. 1
noun creosol (organic compound) The methoxy phenol 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol that is a constituent of creosote. 1
noun creosol (organic chemistry) The methoxy phenol 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol that is a constituent of creosote. 0

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Origin of creosol

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; creos(ote) + -ol2

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creosol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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