resorcinol
resorcinol · resorcinols
The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial…The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
/ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
More definitions
- a crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos
Translations
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