borneol
/ˈbɔrniˌɔl/
noun
- A white, crystalline substance with a strong smell like camphor, found in some plants and used in traditional medicine and perfumes.
- The perfume maker added a small amount of borneol to give the fragrance a fresh, woody note.
- Borneol is often used in Chinese herbal remedies for its calming effects.
- Some natural insect repellents contain borneol because of its strong scent.