Eucalyptol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eucalyptol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A polycyclic monoterpenoid ether, obtained from eucalyptus oil, used in perfumery and in the production of pharmaceuticals etc.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A polycyclic monoterpenoid ether, obtained from eucalyptus oil, used in perfumery and in the production of pharmaceuticals etc.
Word Forms
- eucalyptols
- eucalyptole
Synonyms for eucalyptol
Depending on context, synonyms include cineol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eucalyptole, cineole, eucalyptal, eucalyn, cineol, globulol.
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