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terpineol Definition

ter·pin·eol (tər pin′ē ôl′, -ōl′)

noun

any of three isomeric alcohols, CHOH, with a lilac odor, found in certain volatile oils and used in perfumes

Etymology: < terpine, CH(OH) (< terpene + -ine) + -ol

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  1. ‹ terpin hydrate
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  5. ‹ terneplate
  6. ‹ ternate
  7. ‹ ternary
  8. ‹ tern
  9. ‹ terms
  10. ‹ termor
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