borneol

noun

bor·ne·ol | \ ˈbȯr-nē-ˌȯl,

-ˌōl\

Definition of borneol

: a crystalline cyclic alcohol C₁₀H₁₇OH that occurs in two enantiomeric forms, is found in essential oils, and is used especially in perfumery

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The first known use of borneol was circa 1859

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borneol

noun

bor·ne·ol | \ ˈbȯr-nē-ˌȯl,

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Medical Definition of borneol

: a crystalline cyclic alcohol C₁₀H₁₇OH that occurs in two enantiomeric forms, is found in essential oils, and is used especially in perfumery

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