cresol

Meaning

Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.

Synonyms

methyl phenol

Translations

cresolo

κρεσόλη

crésol

DNOC

dnoc

cresol

cresol

cresol

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɹiːsɒl/

Etymology

From creosote + -ol, from Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas, “flesh”) + σωτήρ (sōtḗr, “preserver”).