# metacresol

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. One of the three isomeric cresols: a liquid derivative of coal tar, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

## Etymology
From meta- + cresol.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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