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ge·ra·ni·ol | \ jə-ˈrā-nē-ˌȯl 
, -ˌōl \
, -ˌōl \Definition of geraniol
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated alcohol C10H18O used chiefly in perfumes and soap
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geraniol
nounge·ra·ni·ol | \ jə-ˈrān-ē-ˌȯl , -ˌōl \
, -ˌōl \Medical Definition of geraniol
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated alcohol C10H18O that occurs both free and combined in many essential oils (as citronella oil) and is used chiefly in perfumes and in soap
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The first known use of geraniol was in 1871
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