lapachol

/ləˈpætʃoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring compound found in the heartwood of certain trees in Central and South America, used in perfumes, as a disinfectant, and in medicine.

“Lapachol has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in South America.”

Synonyms

  • lapacho
  • naphthoquinone

Antonyms

  • lanolin