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anisole Definition

ani·sole (an′i sōl′)

noun

a colorless, fragrant liquid, CHOCH, made by heating phenol with methyl alcohol: it is used in making perfumes

Etymology: Fr anisol < anis (see anise) + -ol, -ole

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  1. ‹ anisogamete
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  5. ‹ aniseed
  6. ‹ anise
  7. ‹ anis
  8. ‹ anion
  9. ‹ animus
  10. ‹ animosity
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