RESORCINOL


Meaning of RESORCINOL in English

[ rɪ'zɔ:sɪnɒl ]

■ noun Chemistry a crystalline organic compound originally obtained from galbanum resin, used in the production of dyes, resins, and cosmetics.

Origin

C19: from resin + orcinol .

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