phenylethyl alcohol

[ fen-l-eth-uhl, feen-, fen-, feen- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. phenethyl alcohol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of phenylethyl alcohol¹

phenyl + ethyl

Example Sentences

Eels have been taught to smell two or three molecules of phenylethyl alcohol.

From Literature

To determine how negative expectations affected odor-triggered asthma symptoms, the researchers exposed 17 people with moderate asthma to phenylethyl alcohol for 15 minutes.

From US News

Phenylethyl alcohol is commonly described as rose-scented and isn't considered a lung irritant.

From US News