ascaridole
noun
as·car·i·dole
\əˈskarəˌdōl\
variants: less commonly
ascaridol
\-ˌdȯl, -ōl\Definition of ascaridole
-s
: a liquid terpenoid peroxide C10H16O2 constituting the active anthelmintic and toxic principle of chenopodium oil, made by addition of oxygen to alpha-terpinene, and used as a catalyst in promoting polymerization reactions
Explore Merriam-Webster
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of ascaridole
International Scientific Vocabulary ascarid + -ole, -ol
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up ascaridole? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!