1. a crystalline phenolic compound used in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and adhesives
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist used resorcin as a starting material for the dye synthesis.
• Resorcin is commonly found in hair dyes and skin treatments.
• The laboratory ordered pure resorcin for their pharmaceutical research.
• Wood adhesives often contain resorcin as a bonding agent.
• The student learned about resorcin’s properties in organic chemistry class.