noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone

Synonyms

All synonyms

anisoleanisole

Etymology

From methoxy- + benzene.

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