safrole

English

Safrole molecular structure

Alternative forms

• safrol

Etymology

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Noun

safrole (countable and uncountable, plural safroles)

1. (organic chemistry) A colourless to yellow liquid, a component of sassafras oil and brown camphor oil, with pesticidal properties.

Anagrams

• Faleros, loafers, Floreas, for sale, sol-faer