Eucalyn

/ˈjuːkəlɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or proprietary substance derived from eucalyptus oil, often used in therapeutic or cosmetic products.

Etymology

From eucalyptus + '-yn' or '-in' (chemical suffix); a manufactured compound extracted from eucalyptus plants.

Kelly Says

Eucalyn-based products tap into eucalyptus's surprising pharmacology—the plant evolved these chemicals to kill fungi and bacteria, which is exactly why they work in our medicines!

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