noun
- Plural of nerol; organic compounds that are unsaturated alcohols found in essential oils, used in perfumery and cosmetics.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Nerols are important fragrance compounds derived from rose oil and other floral sources.
- The perfumer selected nerols for their delicate, rose-like aroma.
- Nerols contribute to the characteristic scent of many essential oils used in aromatherapy.
- Chemical analysis identified several nerols in the composition of the fragrance.