n. [ Creosote + phenol. ] (Chem.) A colorless liquid resembling phenol or carbolic acid, homologous with pyrocatechin, and obtained from beechwood tar and gum guaiacum. [ Written also creasol. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Creosote. ] (Chem.) Any one of three metameric substances, CH3.C6H4.OH, homologous with and resembling phenol. They are obtained from coal tar and wood tar, and are colorless, oily liquids or solids. [ Called also cresylic acid. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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