noun
- Plural of eucalyptol; organic compounds found in eucalyptus oil, used in medicines, flavorings, and industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Eucalyptols are the primary active ingredients in eucalyptus essential oil.
- The pharmaceutical industry uses eucalyptols in cough drops and respiratory treatments.
- Eucalyptols have antimicrobial properties that make them useful in cleaning products.
- Researchers studied the effects of eucalyptols on inflammation in laboratory tests.
- Eucalyptols contribute to the distinctive minty aroma of eucalyptus leaves.