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borneol

(ˈbɔːnɪˌɒl)
n
(Elements & Compounds) a white solid terpene alcohol extracted from the Malaysian tree Dryobalanops aromatica, used in perfume and in the manufacture of organic esters. Formula: C10H17OH. Also called: bornyl alcohol
[C19: from Borne(o) + -ol1]
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bor•ne•ol

(ˈbɔr niˌɔl, -ˌɒl)

n.
a solid terpene alcohol, C10H18O, used in synthesizing camphor and in perfumes.
[1875–80]
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