ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌlal, -_ləl noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary citronell- (from New Latin citronella ) + -al
: an unsaturated liquid aldehyde C 9 H 17 CHO that has a lemonlike odor, is found in two optically active forms in many essential oils (as Java citronella oil), is formed by oxidation of citronellol, and is used in perfumery and organic synthesis