citronellol

cit·ro·nel·lol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-truh-nel-awl, -ol]
- /ˌsɪ trəˈnɛl ɔl, -ɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-truh-nel-awl, -ol]
- /ˌsɪ trəˈnɛl ɔl, -ɒl/

Definitions of citronellol word

noun citronellol an alcohol present in oils from various aromatic plant species 3
noun citronellol a clear, colorless liquid mixture of isomeric alcohols having the formula C 10 H 20 O, usually obtained from an essential oil, as citronella oil, and having a roselike odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfume. 1
noun citronellol A natural acyclic monoterpenoid, occurring in citronella oils and used in perfumes and insect repellents. 1

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Origin of citronellol

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; citronell(a) + -ol1

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Parts of speech for Citronellol

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citronellol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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