phenethyl alcohol: Meaning and Definition of

phen•eth'yl al'cohol

Pronunciation: (fen-eth'ul), [key]
— Chem. Chem.
  1. a colorless, viscous, slightly water-soluble liquid, CHO, having a faint roselike odor: used chiefly in perfumery.
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