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Definition of Geraniol
1. Noun. (organic compound) A monoterpenoid alcohol found in the essential oils of rose, palmarosa and citronella ¹
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Definition of Geraniol
1. an alcohol used in perfumes [n -S]
Medical Definition of Geraniol
1. An olefinic terpene alcohol that is the principal constituent of oil of rose and oil of palmarosa; also found in many other volatile oils, such as citronella and lemon grass. An isomer of linalool; an oily liquid with sweet rose odour used in perfumery. Also used as an insect attractant. (05 Mar 2000)