citronellal
cit·ro·nel·lal
noun \-ˈne-ˌlal\Definition of CITRONELLAL
: a lemon-odored aldehyde C10H18O that is derived especially from citronella oil and is used in perfumery and as an insect repellent
Origin of CITRONELLAL
International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin citronella
First Known Use: 1893
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