First Known Use: 1848
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terpineol
noun ter·pin·e·ol \ˌtər-ˈpi-nē-ˌȯl, -ˌōl\
Definition of TERPINEOL
: any of three fragrant isomeric alcohols C10H17OH found in essential oils or made artificially and used especially in perfume or as solvents
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Origin of TERPINEOL
International Scientific Vocabulary, from terpine (C10H18(OH)2)
Medical Dictionary
terpineol
noun ter·pin·e·ol \ˌtər-ˈpin-ē-ˌȯl, -ˌōl\
Medical Definition of TERPINEOL
: any of three fragrant isomeric alcohols C10H17OH or a mixture of them found in essential oils or made artificially and used especially formerly as an antiseptic
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