cresyl

[ kres-il, kree-sil ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. tolyl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cresyl¹

First recorded in 1860–65; cres(ol) + -yl

Example Sentences

In Fig. 2d the transient absorption spectrum of a chromophore cresyl violet in solution as a function of the pump–probe time delay is shown.

From Nature

Cresyl fast violet 2 R N. Deep Crimson.—Dye with 1 lb.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the basic dye-stuffs which are available, the following are the most suitable for topping: New methylene blue N, and other brands; New blue D and other brands; Cresyl blue, Methylindone B and R, Metaphenylene blue, Indazine; the various brands of Brilliant green, Solid green and Malachite green, Capri green, Cresyl violet, Thioflavine T, New phosphine G, Tannin orange R, and the various brands of Bismarck brown; Safranine, Magenta all brands, Tannin heliotrope, all brands of Neutral violet, Methyl violet.

From Project Gutenberg

Cresyl blue, 229. — fast violet 2 R N, 232. — violet, 229.

From Project Gutenberg