eucalyptol
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tol
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
variants
or less commonly eucalyptole
: a liquid C10H18O with an odor of camphor that occurs in many essential oils (as of eucalyptus) and is used especially as an expectorant and flavoring agent
called also cineole
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The eucalyptol in Bread Beauty’s Scalp-Serum Exfoliating Treatment turns treatment day into a spa experience, thanks to subtle cooling that immediately relieves itchy, irritated scalps.
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 9 Nov. 2023
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eucalyptol
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tol
variants
also eucalyptole
: a liquid C10H18O with an odor of camphor that occurs in many essential oils (as of eucalyptus) and is used especially as an expectorant and flavoring
called also cajeputol, cineole
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