vetiverol

noun

vet·​i·​ver·​ol
ˌvetəˈveˌrȯl,
-ˌrōl
plural -s
: a liquid mixture of sesquiterpenoid alcohols C15H23OH obtained from vetiver oil and used often in the form of the acetate in perfumes

called also vetivenol

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary vetiver + -ol

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“Vetiverol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetiverol. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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