catechol

noun

cat·e·chol | \ ˈka-tə-ˌkȯl

, -ˌkōl\

Definition of catechol

1 : catechin

2 : a crystalline phenol C₆H₆O₂ obtained from various natural sources but usually made synthetically and used especially in organic synthesis

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To prevent this, Valentine and her colleagues temporarily covered the catechols with capping groups. — Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, "Material inspired by ocean mussels could lead to self-healing plastics," 26 Oct. 2017

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catechol

noun

cat·e·chol | \ ˈkat-ə-ˌkȯl, -ˌkōl

1 : catechin

2 : pyrocatechol