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anisole definition

ani·sole (ani 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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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