ˌsi.trəˈneˌlȯl, -ōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary citronell- (from New Latin citronella ) + -ol
: an unsaturated liquid alcohol C 10 H 19 OH that has a roselike odor, is found in two optically active forms in many essential oils (as geranium and rose oils), and is used in perfumery and soaps; 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol ; especially : the dextrorotatory form found in Java citronella oil and a gland secretion of the alligator and prepared by reduction of citronellal — see rhodinol