retinol
Americannoun
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Chemistry. a yellowish oil, C 3 2 H 1 6 , obtained by the distillation of resin, used as a solvent and as an antiseptic.
noun
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another name for vitamin A2
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another name for rosin oil
Etymology
Origin of retinol
First recorded in 1830–40; from Greek rhētī́n(e) “resin” ( see resin) + -ol 1
Example Sentences
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Rather than try one of the many remedies being promoted online, she slathered her neck with a retinol face cream and wrapped it in plastic wrap from her kitchen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In a few years, the focus might shift to retinol, or niacinamide acid.
From Slate • May 4, 2025
Beauty-store barbarian Sephora tweens stampeding through skin-care aisles and slathering their baby faces in retinol?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024
Ingredients like retinol or skin care routines that involve multiple steps may not be suitable for people in their teens, they note.
From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2024
And for night, he recommends cleansing, applying a retinol and moisturising the skin again.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023
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