linalyl

/laɪˈnælaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of compound found in essential oils, particularly linalool and linalyl acetate.

“The aroma of lavender oil is primarily due to the presence of linalyl and its derivatives.”

Synonyms

  • linalool
  • linalyl acetate

Antonyms

  • non-terpenoid compound