Definition

A clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant rose-like smell, often used in making perfumes and soaps. It can be found in some essential oils or produced artificially.

Example

The perfume was made with citronellol, giving it a lovely floral scent.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of citronellol?

I think I've come across it in some perfumes before.

Yeah, it's known for that nice roselike scent.

Exactly! I love how it adds a floral touch to fragrances.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Citronellol is derived from 'citronella' (from the French 'citronnelle', meaning lemon balm or lemon-scented plant) and the suffix '-ol' (indicating an alcohol or hydroxyl compound). The word refers to a specific type of alcohol derived from citronella oil, which has a lemon-like scent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'citronella' as the source of the lemon scent, and remember that '-ol' indicates it's an alcohol. This helps you connect citronellol to its lemony fragrance.

Visually Confused Words