Geraniol

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A fragrant, pale yellow liquid alcohol, C9H17COH, derived chiefly from the oils of geranium and citronella and used in cosmetics and flavorings.
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  • n. A monoterpenoid alcohol found in the essential oils of rose, palmarosa and citronella
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A terpene alcohol (C10H18O) which constitutes the principal part of the oil of palmarosa and the oil of rose. Chemically it is 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol. It has a sweet rose odor.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A colorless liquid, (CH3)2.C:CH.CH2.CH2C (CH3):CH.CH2OH, with an odor of roses.
    • Word Usage
    "I look for products that contain lemongrass oil and geraniol, these work quite well without that skincrawling feeling I get from Deet."
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