n :  a fragrant liquid or solid compound C₇H₈O₂ obtained by distilling guaiacum or from wood-tar creosote or made synthetically and used chiefly as an expectorant and as a local anesthetic .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  coagula  COCl  co·quille  kcal 
 
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