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Definition of: resorcinol
(ri·zôr′sin·ōl, -ol) noun Chem.
A colorless crystalline compound, C6H6O2, of peculiar odor and sweetish taste, used as an antiseptic and in the treatment of skin eruptions. Also re·sor′cin. [<RES(IN) + ORCINOL]
—re·sor′cin·al adjective
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