Term Name:	orcinol catabolic process
Synonyms:	orcin catabolic process, orcin catabolism, orcinol breakdown, orcinol catabolism, orcinol degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of orcinol (5-methyl-1,3-benzenediol), an aromatic compound derived from the fermentation of lichen and synthesized by some higher plants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042209]    QuickGO    AmiGO