pyrocatechol

[ pahy-ruh-kat-i-chawl, -chol, -kawl, -kol ]
/ ˌpaɪ rəˈkæt ɪˌtʃɔl, -ˌtʃɒl, -ˌkɔl, -ˌkɒl /

noun Chemistry.

Also py·ro·cat·e·chin [pahy-ruh-kat-uh-chin, -kin] /ˌpaɪ rəˈkæt ə tʃɪn, -kɪn/.

Origin of pyrocatechol

First recorded in 1885–90; pyro- + catechol

British Dictionary definitions for pyrocatechol

pyrocatechol

pyrocatechin (ˌpaɪrəʊˈkætɪkɪn)

/ (ˌpaɪrəʊˈkætɪˌtʃɒl, -kɒl) /

noun

another name for catechol

Medical definitions for pyrocatechol

pyrocatechol
[ pī′rō-kătĭ-kôl′, -kōl′ ]

n.

A biologically important organic phenol, having two hydroxyl groups attached to the benzene ring; used as a topical antiseptic. catechol