Associations to the word «Resorcinol»

Wiktionary

RESORCINOL, noun. (organic compound) The diphenol meta-dihydroxy benzene, used as a mild antiseptic and in many industrial applications; isomeric with catechol and hydroquinone.

Dictionary definition

RESORCINOL, noun. A crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats