Definition

A clear, colorless liquid derived from sandalwood, commonly used in the fragrance industry for making perfumes.

Example

The perfumer added santalol to the blend to give it a warm, woody scent.

Conversation

I just bought a new perfume that has santalol in it.

Oh really? I've heard it's a great scent for calming the mind.

Yeah, I love how it smells; it's so soothing and pleasant.

Definitely, that santalol must be the secret ingredient!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Santalol originates from the word 'santalum' (from Latin, meaning sandalwood) combined with the suffix '-ol' (used in chemistry to denote alcohols). Santalol refers to a compound derived from sandalwood, specifically an alcohol found in its oil.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sandalwood' as the source of santalol, which is a compound related to the oil from this fragrant wood.

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