citral
cit·ral
noun \ˈsi-ˌtral\Definition of CITRAL
: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C10H16O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring
Origin of CITRAL
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1891
cit·ral
noun \ˈsi-ˌtral\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CITRAL
: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C10H16O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring
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