chlorocresol
noun
chlo·ro·cre·sol
-ˈkrē-ˌsȯl, -ˌsōl 
: 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 25 May. 2025.
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