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Pyrogallol

Description:

Pyrogallol is a chemical compound with the formula C6H3(OH)3. It is a white, crystalline solid that is used in a variety of applications, including photography, medicine, and as a reducing agent.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

• Sense 1: A chemical compound used in photography as a developing agent.
• Sense 2: A substance used in medicine, especially as an antiseptic or in treating certain skin conditions.
• Sense 3: A reducing agent commonly employed in various chemical reactions.

Usage:

• Pyrogallol is commonly used in black-and-white photography to develop film and prints.
• In medicine, pyrogallol is utilized as an effective antiseptic for treating wounds.
• The reducing properties of pyrogallol make it a valuable component in chemical reactions that require a reducing agent.

Sample Sentences:

• The photographer used pyrogallol solution to develop the images in the darkroom.
• The doctor applied a pyrogallol-based ointment on the patient's skin condition.
• The chemist added pyrogallol to the reaction mixture to facilitate the reduction process.

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