cresylate

/krɛsɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a salt of cresol, used as an antiseptic or in the manufacture of other chemicals

“The hospital used cresylate to disinfect the surfaces after a patient’s surgery.”

Synonyms

  • cresol
  • phenol

Antonyms

  • antiseptic-free
  • non-disinfectant