"saprol" meaning in All languages combined

See saprol on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} saprol (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, medicine) A dark brown oily compound containing phenol, creosol, and other hydrocarbons such as coal tar products, used as a disinfectant. Tags: archaic, uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine
    Sense id: en-saprol-en-noun-FiFBOFYs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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