noun
- a white crystalline phenolic compound used in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and adhesives
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- Resorcinol is commonly used in the production of hair dyes.
- The laboratory ordered resorcinol for synthesizing new compounds.
- Resorcinol serves as an important intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- The adhesive contains resorcinol to improve bonding strength.
- Dermatologists sometimes prescribe resorcinol for treating acne.
- The chemical formula for resorcinol is C6H6O2.