cresorcin

/krɛsɔːrˈsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of cresol and orcin, used in dyeing and as an antiseptic.

“The laboratory was working with cresorcin to develop a new dye for textiles.”

Synonyms

  • cresol
  • orcin

Antonyms

  • antiseptic
  • base compound