noun
- A colorless liquid alcohol found in essential oils of plants such as geraniums and roses, used in perfumes and flavorings.
Usage: chemistry; uncountable
Examples
- Geraniol is a key component in rose oil and is widely used in the fragrance industry.
- The pleasant floral scent of geraniol makes it popular in perfume formulations.
- Geraniol can be extracted from geranium plants and other aromatic herbs.
- Cosmetic manufacturers often use geraniol as a natural fragrance ingredient.
- The chemical structure of geraniol allows it to blend well with other essential oils.