linalool

American

[li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool] / lɪˈnæl oʊˌɔl, -ˌɒl, ˌlɪn əˈlul /

Also linalol

noun

Chemistry.

a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery.

linalool British

/ ˈlɪnəˌlɒl, lɪˈnæləʊˌɒl, ˈlɪnəˌluːl /

noun

an optically active colourless fragrant liquid found in many essential oils and used in perfumery. Formula: C 10 H 18 O

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Etymology

Origin of linalool

1890–95; < Mexican Spanish lináloe a fragrant Mexican wood ( see lignaloes) + -ol ¹

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Linalool, a chemical found in mint, laurel and cinnamon.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2014

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