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resorcinol Definition

res·or·cinol (ri zôr′si nôl′, -nōl′)

noun

a colorless, crystalline compound, CH(OH), prepared synthetically or by fusing certain resins with caustic alkalies and used in making dyes, celluloid, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Etymology: res(in) + orcinol

resorcinol Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • formaldehyde: Resorcinol formaldehyde ( RF ) ~ outstanding durability qualities under the severest weather conditions and used mainly for external construction work.