Cresol \Cre"sol\ (kr[=e]"s[=o]l), 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. Note: [Called also {cresylic acid}.] [1913 Webster]