anisole: Meaning and Definition of

an•i•sole

Pronunciation: (an'u-sōl"), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, CHO, having a pleasant, aromatic odor, used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis, and as a vermicide. Also called
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