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cresol

cre·sol
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kree-sawl, -sol]
    • /ˈkri sɔl, -sɒl/
    • /krˈesɒl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kree-sawl, -sol]
    • /ˈkri sɔl, -sɒl/

Definitions of cresol word

  • noun cresol an aromatic compound derived from phenol, existing in three isomeric forms: found in coal tar and creosote and used in making synthetic resins and as an antiseptic and disinfectant; hydroxytoluene. Formula: C6H4(CH3)OH 3
  • noun cresol any of three isomeric, colorless, oily liquids or solids with the formula CH3C6H4OH, prepared by the fractional distillation of coal tar and used in the preparation of disinfectants, fumigating compounds, and dyestuffs 3
  • noun cresol any of three isomeric compounds having the formula C 7 H 8 O, usually derived from coal tar and wood tar, and used chiefly as a disinfectant. 1
  • noun cresol (chemistry) either of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol. 1
  • noun cresol (chemistry) Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol. 0

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Origin of cresol

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; cres- (irregular from creosote) + -ol2

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Parts of speech for Cresol

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cresol popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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