What does "resorcinol" mean?

The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.

What is a synonym for "resorcinol"?

Common synonyms include: alcohol, antiseptic, iodine, resorcin.

Pronounced //ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl//.

//ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone. countable, uncountable
2
a crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos wordnet