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pyrogallol

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈɡæl.ɒl/

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noun

/ˌpaɪ.rəʊˈɡæl.ɒl/C2formalscientific
  • ruТоксичный белый блестящий кристаллический фенол, используемый для лечения некоторых кожных заболеваний и в качестве проявителя в фотографии.

A toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalmedical

    A toxic, white, crystalline organic compound used in photography as a developer and in medicine for treating certain skin conditions.

    ruПирогаллол

    • Pyrogallol is a strong reducing agent used in photographic development.
    • The dermatologist prescribed a pyrogallol solution for the patient's psoriasis.
    • In the lab, pyrogallol is handled with care due to its toxicity.
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