pyrocatechol
/ˌpaɪroʊˈkætəˌkɔl/
noun
- A chemical compound used in making dyes, medicines, and photographic developers.
- The lab technician handled pyrocatechol carefully because it can irritate the skin.
- Researchers used pyrocatechol to develop a new type of antioxidant.
- Pyrocatechol is an important ingredient in some hair dyes.