resorcinol

noun

: a crystalline phenol C6H6O2 obtained from various resins or artificially and used especially in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins

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The hair colors are free of ammonia, PPD, resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium, and are Leaping Bunny Certified. Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The gel uses sulfur and resorcinol monoacetate instead of common prescription clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide blends. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resorcinol was in 1880

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“Resorcinol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resorcinol. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

: a crystalline phenol C6H6O2 obtained from various resins or artificially and used in medicine as a fungicidal, bactericidal, and keratolytic agent

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