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cineole

/sɪˈniːoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does cineole mean?

noun

A colorless, fragrant liquid oil, C10H16O, obtained from the leaves of certain trees, especially the eucalyptus, and used in perfumes and as a solvent.

Example

"The cineole in the eucalyptus oil helped to ease her congestion."

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