vetiverol

noun

vet·​i·​ver·​ol

ˌvetəˈveˌrȯl,

-ˌrōl

plural -s

: a liquid mixture of sesquiterpenoid alcohols C₁₅H₂₃OH obtained from vetiver oil and used often in the form of the acetate in perfumes

called also vetivenol

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary vetiver + -ol

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