orcinol

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːsɪnɒl/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a crystalline compound extracted from certain lichens and used to make dyes.
    • Alternative name: 2-hydroxyphenylmethanol; chemical formula: C7H8O2

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin orcina, from Italian orcello 'orchil'