phloroglucinol
noun1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A poisonous trihydroxy phenol, 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene, C₆H₃(OH)₃, used as a bone decalcifying agent.
- Derived terms
- phlorotannin, polyphloroglucinol
- Related terms
- pyrogallol 1, 2, 3-trihydroxybenzene, hydroxyquinol 1, 4-trihydroxybenzene