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cit·ro·nel·lol
\ˌsi.trəˈneˌlȯl, -ōl\ noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary citronell- (from New Latin citronella) + -ol
: an unsaturated liquid alcohol C10H19OH that has a roselike odor, is found in two optically active forms in many essential oils (as geranium and rose oils), and is used in perfumery and soaps; 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; especially : the dextrorotatory form found in Java citronella oil and a gland secretion of the alligator and prepared by reduction of citronellal — see rhodinol |