cresol
/ˈkriːsɔl/
noun
- A chemical compound found in coal tar and used as a disinfectant or antiseptic.
- Workers handling cresol must wear protective gloves because it can irritate the skin.
- Cresol is often added to soaps and hand sanitizers for its germ-killing properties.
- The hospital used a solution of cresol to clean the floors and prevent infection.