First Known Use: 1871
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geraniol
noun ge·ra·ni·ol \jə-ˈrā-nē-ˌȯl, -ˌōl\
Definition of GERANIOL
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated alcohol C10H18O used chiefly in perfumes and soap
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Origin of GERANIOL
International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin Geranium
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geraniol
noun ge·ra·ni·ol \jə-ˈrān-ē-ˌȯl, -ˌōl\
Medical Definition of GERANIOL
: a fragrant liquid unsaturated alcohol C10H18O that occurs both free and combined in many essential oils (as citronella oil) and is used chiefly in perfumes and in soap
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