resorcinol
Meaning
The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl/
Etymology
From resin + orcinol.
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