terpineol

noun

ter·​pin·​e·​ol ˌtər-ˈpi-nē-ˌȯl  -ˌōl 

: any of three fragrant isomeric alcohols C₁₀H₁₇OH found in essential oils or made artificially and used especially in perfume or as solvents

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from terpine (C₁₀H₁₈(OH)₂)

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

terpineol

noun

ter·​pin·​e·​ol ˌtər-ˈpin-ē-ˌȯl  -ˌōl 

: any of three fragrant isomeric alcohols C₁₀H₁₇OH or a mixture of them found in essential oils or made artificially and used especially formerly as an antiseptic