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Definition of Resorcin

1. n. A colorless crystalline substance of the phenol series, obtained by melting certain resins, as galbanum, asafetida, etc., with caustic potash. It is also produced artificially and used in making certain dyestuffs, as phthaleïn, fluoresceïn, and eosin.

Definition of Resorcin

1. Noun. (organic compound) A crystalline substance of the phenol series, obtained by melting certain resins with caustic potash, and sometimes used in dyestuffs. ¹

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Definition of Resorcin

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Resorcin

1. A colourless crystalline substance of the phenol series, obtained by melting certain resins, as galbanum, asafetida, etc, with caustic potash. It is also produced artificially and used in making certain dyestuffs, as phthalein, fluorescein, and eosin. Origin: Resin + orcin. So called because in its higher homologue it resembles orcin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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