cresylic acid

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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}.]
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Cresylic \Cre*syl"ic\ (kr[-e]*s[i^]l"[i^]k), a. [From
   {Creosote}.] (Chem.)
   Pertaining to, or derived from, cresol, creosote, etc.
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   {Cresylic acid}. (Chem.) See {Cresol}.
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