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cineole

noun
cin·​e·​ole | \ ˈsi-nē-ˌōl How to pronounce cineole (audio) \

Definition of cineole

: eucalyptol

Examples of cineole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The menthol in peppermint acts as a natural cough suppressant, while ravintsara and laurel leaf both contain cineole, which can reduce cough frequency. — Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "4 Genius Ways Essential Oils Can Ease Congestion And Cough Better Than Over-The-Counter Meds," 20 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of cineole

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cineole

International Scientific Vocabulary, by transposition from New Latin oleum cinae wormseed oil

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cineole

noun
cin·​e·​ole | \ ˈsin-ē-ˌōl How to pronounce cineole (audio) \

Medical Definition of cineole

: eucalyptol

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