lauryl alcohol

noun

lau·​ryl alcohol ˈlȯr-əl- 

ˈlär-

: a solid alcohol C₁₂H₂₆O

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lauryl alcohol

noun

lau·​ryl alcohol ˌlȯr-əl-, ˌlär- 

: a compound C₁₂H₂₆O

also : a liquid mixture of this and other alcohols used especially in making detergents (as sodium lauryl sulfate)