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m-cresol

Pronunciation: krē′sol
A local antiseptic with a higher germicidal power than phenol and less toxicity to tissues; used in disinfectants and fumigants; its acetate derivative is used as a topical antiseptic and fungicide.

Synonym(s): metacresol




 

 

 

 

 

 



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