FARNESOL
\fˈɑːnɪsˌɒl], \fˈɑːnɪsˌɒl], \f_ˈɑː_n_ɪ_s_ˌɒ_l]\
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A colorless liquid extracted from oils of plants such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, and tuberose. It is an intermediate step in the biological synthesis of cholesterol from mevalonic acid in verterbrates. It has a delicate odor and is used in perfumery. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)
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