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Resorcinol

//ɹəˈzɔː(ɹ)sɪnɒl// noun

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

Etymology

From resin + orcinol.

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