terpineol

ter·pin·e·ol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-pin-ee-awl, -ol]
- /tɜrˈpɪn iˌɔl, -ˌɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-pin-ee-awl, -ol]
- /tɜrˈpɪn iˌɔl, -ˌɒl/

Definitions of terpineol word

noun terpineol any of several unsaturated, cyclic, tertiary alcohols having the formula C 10 H 18 O, occurring in nature in many essential oils or prepared synthetically: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes. 1
noun terpineol a terpene alcohol with an odour of lilac, present in several essential oils. A mixture of the isomers is used as a solvent and in flavourings and perfumes. Formula: C10H17OH 0
noun terpineol any of three isomeric alcohols, C10H17OH, with a lilac odor, found in certain volatile oils and used in perfumes 0

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Origin of terpineol

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; terpine (terp(ene) + -ine2) + -ol2

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terpineol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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