neral

[ neer-al ]

noun
  1. citral b.: See under citral.

Origin of neral

1
First recorded in 1935–40; ner(ol) + -al3

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British Dictionary definitions for neral

neral

/ (ˈnɪəræl) /


noun
  1. chem the trans- isomer of citral

Origin of neral

1
C20: from nerol (an alcohol from neroli oil) + -al ³

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