farnesol en · NOUN
Etymology
From Farnese + -ol. Ultimately, from Farnese acacia, its original plant source.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A sesquiterpene alcohol that is present in many essential oils and is involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| farnesols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |