linalool: Meaning and Definition of

lin•al•o•ol

Pronunciation: (li-nal'ō-ôl", -ol", lin"u-ll'), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, CHO, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery.
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