Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Chemical News. From French résorcine or its etymon German Resorcin from res- (in classical Latin rēsīna) + Orcin.
Definition of resorcin in US English:
resorcin
(also resorcine)
nounrɪˈzɔːsɪn
Chemistry
Resorcinol.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Chemical News. From French résorcine or its etymon German Resorcin from res- (in classical Latin rēsīna) + Orcin.