galaxolide

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noun

The isochromene 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene used in the perfume industry to add a musk note

Scrabble 19

Meanings

noungalaxolide (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe isochromene 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene used in the perfume industry to add a musk note
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APA

galaxolide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/galaxolide

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Chicago

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