Eucalypteol

/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptioʊl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound found in eucalyptus oil, related to eucalyptol, used in medicines and aromatics.

Etymology

From eucalypt + '-eol' (variant chemical suffix); a component or related compound to eucalyptol.

Kelly Says

Eucalypteol and similar eucalyptus compounds are powerful enough to open your respiratory passages, which is why Vicks vapor rub has been the cold remedy of choice for over a century!

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