Ambrettolide

/æmbrɛˈtoʊlaɪd/ noun

A chemical compound found in ambrette seeds that contributes to their distinctive musky fragrance and aromatic properties.

From 'ambrette' + '-olide' (chemical suffix for cyclic compounds), a technical chemistry term combining the plant name with nomenclature for the specific organic molecule structure.

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