piperitone

/paɪpəˈrɪtən/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, oily liquid, C10H16O, extracted from the roots of the Sasafras tree, having a pungent, characteristic odor, used in perfumes and as a disinfectant.

“The laboratory used piperitone as an ingredient in their homemade perfumes.”

Synonyms

  • sasaplasm
  • sasasol

Antonyms

  • fragrance
  • odorless