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单词 creosol
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Definition of creosol in English:

creosol

noun ˈkriːəsɒl
mass nounChemistry
  • A colourless liquid which is the chief constituent of wood-tar creosote.

    Alternative name: 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The EPA has banned creosol use because of health risks associated with it.
    • Laminated Belting is not resistant to concentrated organic & inorganic acids, phenols & creosols.
    • The witness said that she smelled a substance similar in odor to creosol.
    • The aqueous layer is removed and washed three times with 200-ml. portions of benzene, and the benzene extracts are combined with the crude creosol separated initially.
    • These toxic by-products include, but are not limited to hydrogen sulfide, phenols, creosols, indoles, and ammonia.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from creosote + -ol.

 
 

Definition of creosol in US English:

creosol

noun
Chemistry
  • A colorless liquid which is the chief constituent of wood-tar creosote.

    Alternative name:2-methoxy-4-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The EPA has banned creosol use because of health risks associated with it.
    • The witness said that she smelled a substance similar in odor to creosol.
    • These toxic by-products include, but are not limited to hydrogen sulfide, phenols, creosols, indoles, and ammonia.
    • The aqueous layer is removed and washed three times with 200-ml. portions of benzene, and the benzene extracts are combined with the crude creosol separated initially.
    • Laminated Belting is not resistant to concentrated organic & inorganic acids, phenols & creosols.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from creosote + -ol.

 
 
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