creosol

(krēə sôl′, -sōl′)

noun

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.

Origin:

Origin: creos(ote)

Origin: + -ol1

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