hydroquinone
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkwɪnoʊn/
noun
- A chemical compound used in photography to develop film and in skin-lightening creams.
- The photographer mixed hydroquinone with other chemicals to develop the black-and-white film.
- Some skin creams contain hydroquinone to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Hydroquinone is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter bleaching products.