noun
- Plural of citronellol; organic compounds found in essential oils, used in perfumery and as insect repellents.
Usage: chemistry; technical term; typically used in plural form
Examples
- Citronellols are key components in citronella oil, which is commonly used in candles and sprays.
- The fragrance industry relies on citronellols to create fresh, lemony scents in perfumes.
- Citronellols have been studied for their potential insecticidal properties.
- Many natural insect repellents contain citronellols as active ingredients.