ALL meanings of cresol
cre·sol
C c - 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