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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citronellal
nouncit·ro·nel·lal | \ -ˈnel-ˌal \
\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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The first known use of citronellal was in 1890
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