Definitions for linalool

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linalool lin·al·o·ol

Spelling: [li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool]

IPA: /lɪˈnæl oʊˌɔl, -ˌɒl, ˌlɪn əˈlul/

Linalool is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 87 anagrams from letters in linalool (ailllnoo).

Definitions for linalool

noun

1. a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery.

Origin of linalool

1890-95; Mexican Spanish lináloe a fragrant Mexican wood (see lignaloes) + -ol¹

Examples for linalool

Another compound of this group, linalool, is found in lavender, bergamot and many flowers.