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terpineol

 
Dictionary: ter·pin·e·ol   (tər-pĭn'ē-ôl', -ōl', -ŏl') pronunciation

n.
Any of three isomeric alcohols, C10H17OH, occurring naturally in the essential oils of certain plants and used as solvents in perfumes, soaps, and medicine.

[TERP(ENE) + -INE2 + -OL1.]


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