pyrogallol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisonous trihydroxy phenol, 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene, C₆H₃(OH)₃, used as a photographic developer.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pyrogallol

Etymology

From pyro- + gallic + -ol.

Synonyms

Related words

pyrogallate phloroglucinol 1 3 5-trihydroxybenzene hydroxyquinol 1 2 4-trihydroxybenzene

Derived words

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