veratrole

noun

ver·​a·​trole

-ˌtrōl

plural -s

: a crystalline or liquid ether C₆H₄(OCH₃)₂ made by methylating guaiacol or pyrocathechol; ortho-dimethoxy-benzene

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary veratr- + -ole

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