linalool

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

noun Chemistry.

a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, C10H18O, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery.

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Also lin·a·lol [lin-uh-lawl, -lol]. /ˈlɪn əˌlɔl, -ˌlɒl/.

Origin of linalool

1890–95; <Mexican Spanish lináloe a fragrant Mexican wood (see lignaloes) + -ol1

Words nearby linalool

lin, Lina, linac, Linacre, linage, linalool, linalyl acetate, Linares, linaria, linarite, Lin Biao
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Example sentences from the Web for linalool

  • Another compound of this group, linalool, is found in lavender, bergamot and many flowers.

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British Dictionary definitions for linalool

linalool

linalol (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

Word Origin for linalool

from lignaloes + -ol 1
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