exaltolide

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A chemical with a musky scent that people use in perfumes

noun
/ɛɡˈzɔltəˌlaɪd/

Specialized

: exaltolida

Many luxury fragrances contain a small amount of exaltolide to add depth to their scent.

Examples

Exaltolide is valued in the perfume industry for its natural musky aroma.
Scientists studied how exaltolide interacts with human scent receptors.
The fragrance contains exaltolide for its unique scent.
Many perfumes use exaltolides to enhance their aroma.
Exaltolide is a popular ingredient in high-end perfumes due to its musky scent.
Many perfumers include exaltolide in their compositions to provide a rich, earthy note.
The musky fragrance of exaltolide makes it a sought-after compound in the scent industry.

Surface Forms

exaltolide singular

exaltolides plural

Etymology

Exaltolide looks like exalt + -olide, where exalt means 'to praise' or 'lift up' and -olide is a chemical ending found in names for some fragrant ingredients that often have a warm, musky smell, so a helpful way to remember exaltolide is as a 'lifted' musky ingredient used in perfumes.