chlorocresol

noun

chlo·​ro·​cre·​sol -ˈkrē-ˌsȯl, -ˌsōl How to pronounce chlorocresol (audio)
: any of several chlorine derivatives of the cresols
especially : the para derivative C7H7ClO used as an antiseptic and preservative

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“Chlorocresol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chlorocresol. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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