terpineol
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.
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This oil consists mainly of linalol, together with small quantities of methyl heptenone, geraniol, and d-terpineol.
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British Dictionary definitions for terpineol
/ (tɜːˈpɪnɪˌɒl) /
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
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