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phenetole

American  
[fen-i-tohl] / ˈfɛn ɪˌtoʊl /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. a colorless, volatile, aromatic, water-insoluble liquid, C 8 H 1 0 O.

phenetole British  
/ ˈfɛnɪˌtəʊl, -ˌtɒl /

noun

  1. a colourless oily compound; phenyl ethyl ether. Formula: C 6 H 5 OC 2 H 5

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Etymology

Origin of phenetole

First recorded in 1855–60; phen(o)- + et(hyl) + -ole 2

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