pinocampheol

noun

pi·​no·​cam·​phe·​ol

ˌpīnōˈkam(p)fēˌȯl,

-ˌōl

plural -s

: a crystalline bicyclic terpenoid alcohol C₁₀H₁₇OH occurring in hyssop oil; 3-pinan-ol

Word History

Etymology

pinane + -o- + camph- + connective -e- + -ol

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