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retinol
[ ret-n-awl, -ol ]
noun
- Chemistry. a yellowish oil, C 3 2 H 1 6 , obtained by the distillation of resin, used as a solvent and as an antiseptic.
retinol
/ ˈrɛtɪˌnɒl /
retinol
/ rĕt′n-ôl′ /
- See vitamin A
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of retinol1
C19: from Greek rhētinē resin + -ol 1
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Example Sentences
If you’ve never used a retinol before, start by applying sparingly every second or third night for the first two weeks.
From Essence.com
It's also the first-hand cream I've used that contains retinol, an ingredient more commonly found in pricey facial serums, which explains the $45 price tag on a 30ml tube.
From The Daily Beast
Retinol, ret′i-nol, n. a hydro-carbon oil used in printers' ink.
From Project Gutenberg
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