resorcinol

noun

res·or·cin·ol | \ rə-ˈzȯr-sə-ˌnȯl

, -ˌnōl\

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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resorcinol

noun

res·or·cin·ol | \ -ˌȯl

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