terpineol
[ tur-pin-ee-awl, -ol ]
/ tɜrˈpɪn iˌɔl, -ˌɒl /
noun Chemistry.
any of several unsaturated, cyclic, tertiary alcohols having the formula C10H18O, occurring in nature in many essential oils or prepared synthetically: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes.
Words nearby terpineol
ternopol,
terotechnology,
terpene,
terpenoid,
terpin hydrate,
terpineol,
terpolymer,
terpsichore,
terpsichorean,
terr.,
terra
British Dictionary definitions for terpineol
terpineol
/ (tɜːˈpɪnɪˌɒl) /
noun
a terpene alcohol with an odour of lilac, present in several essential oils. A mixture of the isomers is used as a solvent and in flavourings and perfumes. Formula: C 10 H 17 OH
Word Origin for terpineol
C20: from
terpene +
-ine ² +
-ol
1