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linalool
[ li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool ]
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
/ 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of linalool1
from lignaloes + -ol 1
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Example Sentences
Another compound of this group, linalool, is found in lavender, bergamot and many flowers.
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