geraniol

(jə rā′nē ôl′, -ōl′)

noun

a terpene alcohol, CHO, found in many essential oils and having an odor resembling roses: used in perfumery

Origin: < ModL Geranium (see geranium) + -ol: so named because deriv. from geranium leaves

See geraniol in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A fragrant, pale yellow liquid alcohol, C₉H₁₇COH, derived chiefly from the oils of geranium and citronella and used in cosmetics and flavorings.

Origin:

Origin: gerani(um)

Origin: + -ol¹

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