Resorcinol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Resorcinol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.
Word Forms
- resorcinols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hexyl, formaldehyde, resorcin, resorcinarene, alkylresorcinol, irisresorcinol.
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