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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sesquiterpene alcohol that is present in many essential oils and is involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Farnese + -ol. Ultimately, from Farnese acacia, its original plant source.

Related phrases

essential oil

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