SINCE 1828
borneol
noun
bor·ne·ol
| \ ˈbȯr-nē-ˌȯl
, -ˌōl\
, -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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borneol
noun
bor·ne·ol
| \ ˈbȯr-nē-ˌȯl
, -ˌōl
\
, -ˌōl
\
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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