citral

noun

cit·ral ˈsi-ˌtral

: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C₁₀H₁₆O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring

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1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of citral was in 1891

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citral

noun

cit·ral ˈsi-ˌtral

: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C₁₀H₁₆O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring

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