pyrocatechin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pyr`o*cat"e*chin noun

Etymology

Pyro- + catechu.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A white crystalline substance, C6H4(OH)2, of the phenol series, found in various plants; -- so called because first obtained by distillation of gum catechu. Called also catechol, oxyphenol. etc.