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Cresyl

Definition:

Cresyl is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the production of dyes and disinfectants. It belongs to the group of organic compounds known as phenols.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Cresyl refers to any of various isomeric compounds derived from phenol, used as a disinfectant.

Example sentence: After cleaning the bathroom, she used a cresyl-based disinfectant to ensure maximum cleanliness and hygiene.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Cresyl describes something related to or derived from cresol, a mixture of cresols obtained from coal-tar and used as a disinfectant and wood preservative.

Example sentence: The wooden fence was treated with a cresyl-based solution to protect it from rotting.

Sense 3 (Noun):

In local technical jargon, cresyl may refer to a cresyl-violet acetate, a chemical dye used in histology to stain certain components of cells and tissues.

Example sentence: The cresyl-violet acetate stain revealed distinct cellular structures under the microscope.

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