anisole
/ˈænɪsoʊl/
noun
- A colorless, sweet-smelling organic compound used in perfumes, flavorings, and as a solvent.
- Anisole is often added to soaps and detergents to give them a pleasant scent.
- Some artificial vanilla flavorings contain anisole as one of their ingredients.
- The lab technician carefully measured out a small amount of anisole for the experiment.