Definition

A white crystalline substance used in medicine, dyes, and adhesives.

Example

The dermatologist prescribed resorcinol to treat the patient's skin condition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of resorcinol?

Yeah, I think it's used in some skin treatments, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how it's also found in dyes and adhesives.

I know, it's amazing how one compound can have so many uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resorcinol is derived from 'resorcin' (from Latin 'resorcinus', meaning a compound derived from resorcin) and '-ol' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols or phenolic compounds). The word refers to a specific type of chemical compound that is a derivative of resorcin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'resorcin' as the base compound and '-ol' indicating it's a type of alcohol, helping you remember that resorcinol is a chemical compound related to resorcin.

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