| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ noun
( -s )
Etymology: chlor- + cresol
: any of several chlorine derivatives of the cresols ; especially : the para derivative Cl(CH 3 )C 6 H 3 OH obtained as colorless crystals by chlorination of meta -cresol and used as an antiseptic and preservative (as for glue and leather)