Lysol

See also: łysol and lysol

English

Etymology

Brand name, from lysis +‎ -ol.

Proper noun

Lysol

1. A liquid antiseptic and disinfectant; a mixture of cresols and soap.
   • 1900, Edinburgh Medical Journal, volume 49, page 424:

     For ordinary douchings of the vagina I use lysol, and employ entirely lysol soap for washing purposes. Carbolic acid, save for keeping silk, drainage tubes, taps, douche pipes, and other appliances in, I never employ.

Anagrams

• solly