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cresol
CH3C6H4OH One of three poisonous, colorless isomeric methyl phenols: o-cresol, m-cresol, p-cresol; used in the production of phenolic resins, tricresyl phosphate, disinfectants, and solvents.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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