metacresol

noun

meta·​cre·​sol -ˈkrē-ˌsȯl How to pronounce metacresol (audio) -ˌsōl How to pronounce metacresol (audio)
: the meta isomer of cresol that has antiseptic properties

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“Metacresol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/metacresol. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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