cineole

American  

[sin-ee-ohl] / ˈsɪn iˌoʊl /

Also cineol

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble liquid terpene ether, C 10 H 18 O, having a camphorlike odor and a pungent, spicy, cooling taste, found in eucalyptus, cajeput, and other essential oils: used in flavoring, perfumery, and medicine chiefly as an expectorant.

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Etymology

Origin of cineole

Alteration of New Latin oleum cinae, equivalent to oleum oil + genitive singular of cina wormseed

Example Sentences

While her savoury dishes are historically accurate and authentic, many will be wowed by the sweet things she creates, the fabulous geometric Mondrian pound cake, colourful, circular Hirst cineole cupcakes, and Warhol-esque tomato soup cake.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2012