linalool

lin·al·o·ol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool]
- /lɪˈnæl oʊˌɔl, -ˌɒl, ˌlɪn əˈlul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool]
- /lɪˈnæl oʊˌɔl, -ˌɒl, ˌlɪn əˈlul/

Definitions of linalool word

noun linalool a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery. 1
noun linalool (chemistry) A monoterpene alcohol found in many essential oils. 1
noun linalool an optically active colourless fragrant liquid found in many essential oils and used in perfumery. Formula: C10H18O 0
noun linalool a terpene alcohol, C10H17OH, in several essential oils, used in perfumery 0

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Origin of linalool

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Mexican Spanish lináloe a fragrant Mexican wood (see lignaloes) + -ol1

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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