A fragrant liquid terpenoid alcohol of which there are two enantiomers, one of which is found especially in citronella oil, the other especially in oils of rose and pelargonium.
Origin
Late 19th century. From citronella + -ol.
Definition of citronellol in US English:
citronellol
noun
Chemistry
A fragrant liquid terpenoid alcohol of which there are two enantiomers, one of which is found especially in citronella oil, the other especially in oils of rose and pelargonium.