paradol

noun

paradol

noun

Etymology From paradise + -ol.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Usually A ketonic phenol, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one, that is responsible for the flavour of grains of paradise.

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