noun
- plural of orcinol; crystalline phenolic compounds derived from certain lichens, used in dye manufacturing
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The chemist extracted orcinols from the lichen samples.
- Orcinols are important intermediates in the production of synthetic dyes.
- The laboratory analyzed various orcinols for their chemical properties.
- Industrial processes utilize orcinols to create vibrant textile colors.
- Researchers studied the molecular structure of different orcinols.