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eucalyptol
eucalyptol [ ykə líp tol ] or eucalyptole [ ykə líp tōl ]


noun 
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liquid from eucalyptus oil: a colourless oily liquid. Source: eucalyptus oil. Use: in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, flavourings. C10H18O
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