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noun
A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.
