citronellal

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cit·ro·nel·lal | \ ˌsi-trə-ˈne-ˌlal

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Definition of citronellal

: a lemon-odored aldehyde C₁₀H₁₈O that is derived especially from citronella oil and is used in perfumery and as an insect repellent

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The first known use of citronellal was in 1890

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citronellal

noun

cit·ro·nel·lal | \ -ˈnel-ˌal

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Medical Definition of citronellal

: an aldehyde C₁₀H₁₈O with a lemony odor that is obtained especially from citronella oil and that is used in perfumery and as an insect repellent

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