pyrogallol
nounEtymology From pyro- + gallic + -ol.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A poisonous trihydroxy phenol, 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene, C₆H₃(OH)₃, used as a photographic developer.
- Derived terms
- gallamine, pyrogallolic
- Related terms
- pyrogallate, phloroglucinol 1, 3, 5-trihydroxybenzene, hydroxyquinol 1, 2, 4-trihydroxybenzene