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geraniol


ge·ra·ni·ol

noun \jə-ˈrā-nē-ˌl, -ˌōl\

Definition of GERANIOL

: a fragrant liquid unsaturated alcohol C10H18O used chiefly in perfumes and soap

Origin of GERANIOL

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin Geranium
First Known Use: 1871

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