eucalyptol

[yoo-kuh-lip-tawl, -tohl]

noun Chemistry.

cineole.

Also eu·ca·lyp·tole

[yoo-kuh-lip-tohl] /ˌyu kəˈlɪp toʊl/.

Origin of eucalyptol

First recorded in 1875–80; eucalypt(us) + -ol²

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Historical Examples of eucalyptol

This consists of many different bodies, the most important of which is eucalyptol, a volatile oil, which constitutes about 70%.
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Eucalyptus oil also contains, after exposure to the air, a crystallizable resin derived from eucalyptol.
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Eucalyptol may be given in similar doses, and is preferable for purposes of inhalation.
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British Dictionary definitions for eucalyptol

eucalyptol

eucalyptole (ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəʊl)

noun

a colourless oily liquid with a camphor-like odour and a spicy taste; it is obtained from eucalyptus oil and used in perfumery and as a flavouring. Formula: C 10 H 18 OAlso called: cineol

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eucalyptol in Medicine

eucalyptol

[yōō′kə-lĭp′tôl′, -tōl′]

A colorless oily liquid derived from eucalyptus and used in pharmaceuticals.