First Known Use: 1891
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citral
noun cit·ral \ˈsi-ˌtral\
Definition of CITRAL
: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C10H16O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring
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citral
noun cit·ral \ˈsi-ˌtral\
Medical Definition of CITRAL
: an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde C10H16O of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring
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