ˈnōnəˌnȯl, ˈnän-, -nōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: nonane + -ol
: any of five isomeric liquid water-insoluble alcohols C 9 H 19 OH derived from normal nonane ; especially : the fragrant primary or 1-isomer CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH 2 OH that occurs as an ester in sweet orange oil — compare nonyl alcohol