a colorless, pungent, oily liquid, CHOCH(CH)OH, obtained from beechwood tar and the resin guaiac: it is used as an antiseptic and is an active part of creosote
Origin:
< creosote + -ol
See creosol in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A colorless to yellow aromatic liquid, C8H10O2, that is a constituent of creosote.