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citronellal

citronellal

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A chemical with a lemon smell used in perfumes and to repel insects
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪtrəˈnɛləl/
  • Specialized
: citronelal
  • The scent of citronellal is refreshing and uplifting.

Examples

  • The strong lemon aroma of citronellal makes it popular in natural insect repellents.

  • Perfume manufacturers often use citronellal to create fresh, citrusy fragrances.

  • Researchers studied the effects of citronellal on mosquito behavior in tropical regions.

  • Many candles contain citronellal to repel insects.

  • The fragrance of citronellal is a key component in many perfumes and insect repellents.

  • Many insect repellents contain citronellal due to its lemon-like scent that helps keep bugs away.

  • Perfume manufacturers often use citronellal for its pleasant lemon-like aroma in their products.

Surface Forms

citronellal singular
citronellals plural

Morphology

citronellal = citronella (semi-transparent) = citronella + al

The term is built from citronella plus the chemical suffix -al, but the exact aldehyde meaning is specialized and not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

The word citronellal comes from citronella, the plant and oil named from citron which means 'lemon', and the ending -al shows it is a chemical. So, citronellal is the chemical from citronella that gives a 'lemon-like' scent used in perfumes and insect repellents.