benzenediol

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noun

Any of the isomeric diphenols derived from benzene (namely catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone), or their derivatives.

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Meanings

nounbenzenediol (plural benzenediols)

plural benzenediols

  1. chemistryAny of the isomeric diphenols derived from benzene (namely catechol, resorcinol and hydroquinone), or their derivatives.

Origin

From benzene + diol.

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Translations

Italian benzendiolo
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APA

benzenediol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenediol

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“benzenediol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenediol. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “benzenediol,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/benzenediol.

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