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citronellal
[ si-truh-nel-al, -uhl ]
/ ˌsɪ trəˈnɛl æl, -əl /
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noun
a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid mixture of isometric aldehydes having the formula C10H18O, with a strong lemonlike odor, occurring in many essential oils, usually derived from lemon, citronella oil, and other oils: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in the manufacture of perfume.
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Origin of citronellal
First recorded in 1890–95; citronell(a) + -al3
Words nearby citronellal
citrin, citrine, citron, citronalis, citronella, citronellal, citronella oil, citronellol, citron melon, citron wood, citrovorum factor
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British Dictionary definitions for citronellal
citronellal
/ (ˌsɪtrəˈnɛlæl) /
noun
a colourless slightly water-soluble liquid with a lemon-like odour, a terpene aldehyde found esp in citronella and certain eucalyptus oils: used as a flavouring and in soaps and perfumes. Formula: (CH 3) 2 C:CH(CH 2) 2 CH(CH 3)CH 2 CHOAlso called: rhodinal
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