terpineol


ter·pin·e·ol

noun \ˌtər-ˈpi-nē-ˌl, -ˌōl\

Definition of TERPINEOL

: any of three fragrant isomeric alcohols C10H17OH found in essential oils or made artificially and used especially in perfume or as solvents

Origin of TERPINEOL

International Scientific Vocabulary, from terpine (C10H18(OH)2)
First Known Use: 1848

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