zingiberol

noun

zin·​gi·​ber·​ol

-ˌrȯl,

-ˌrōl

plural -s

: a fragrant liquid sesquiterpenoid alcohol C₁₅H₂₅OH obtained from ginger oil

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary zingiber- (from New Latin Zingiber) + -ol

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