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resorcinol

noun
res路​or路​cin路​ol | \ r蓹-藞z券r-s蓹-藢n券l How to pronounce resorcinol (audio) , -藢n艒l\

Definition of resorcinol

: a crystalline phenol C6H6O2 obtained from various resins or artificially and used especially in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins

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 Also look for ingredients like licorice, vitamin C, niacinamide, and resorcinol. — Jessica Prince Erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New Skincare Secret," 27 Mar. 2015 The four hero products (with super science-y names like tranexamic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, niacinamide, and tetrapeptide-30) are major correctors that are safe for all skin types and tones. — Alexandra Engler, Marie Claire, "From Topical Treatments to Lasers, Your Complete Guide to Treating Hyperpigmentation," 7 Mar. 2017

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First Known Use of resorcinol

1880, in the meaning defined above

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resorcinol

noun
res路​or路​cin路​ol | \ -藢券l How to pronounce resorcinol (audio) , -藢艒l How to pronounce resorcinol (audio) \

Medical Definition of resorcinol

: a crystalline phenol C6H6O2 obtained from various resins or artificially and used in medicine as a fungicidal, bactericidal, and keratolytic agent

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