safrole

noun

saf·role | \ ˈsaf-ˌrōl

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Definition of safrole

: a poisonous oily cyclic ether C₁₀H₁₀O₂ that is the principal component of sassafras oil and is used chiefly in perfumery

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The first known use of safrole was in 1869

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safrole

noun

saf·role | \ ˈsaf-ˌrōl

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variants: also safrol \ -ˌrōl ,

-ˌrȯl

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Medical Definition of safrole

: a poisonous oily cyclic carcinogenic ether C₁₀H₁₀O₂ that is the principal component of sassafras oil and occurs also in other essential oils (as camphor oil) and that is used chiefly in perfumery

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