shogaol

noun
sho·​ga·​ol | \ ˈshōgəˌȯl, -ˌōl\
plural -s

Definition of shogaol

: a liquid unsaturated phenolic ketone C17H24O3 that constitutes one of the pungent principles of ginger and is synthesized by condensation of zingerone and hexanal

History and Etymology for shogaol

International Scientific Vocabulary shoga- (from Japanese shōga ginger) + -ol

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