citronellal

noun cit·ro·nel·lal \-ˈne-ˌlal\

Definition of CITRONELLAL

: a lemon-odored aldehyde C₁₀H₁₈O that is derived especially from citronella oil and is used in perfumery and as an insect repellent

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin citronella

First Known Use: 1893

Medical Dictionary

noun cit·ro·nel·lal \-ˈnel-ˌal\

: an aldehyde C₁₀H₁₈O with a lemony odor that is obtained especially from citronella oil and that is used in perfumery and as an insect repellent

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