creosol

/ˈkriːoʊsɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless or yellowish oily liquid with a characteristic odor, used as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of other chemicals.

“The hospital used creosol to disinfect the operating room before surgery.”

Synonyms

  • disinfectant
  • phenol

Antonyms

  • antiseptic