urushiol Meaning & Definition
/ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/
What Does Urushiol Mean?
Urushiol is used as a noun meaning An oil found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, causing an allergic skin rash on contact; consists of a variable mixture of several related organic compounds.
Urushiol at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/ |
| Plural | urushiols |
Urushiol Definition (Noun)
- An oil found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, causing an allergic skin rash on contact; consists of a variable mixture of several related organic compounds.
Synonyms of Urushiol
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Urushiol synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
urushiol (countable and uncountable, plural urushiols)
Origin of Urushiol
From Japanese 漆 (うるし, urushi, “lacquer tree”) + -ol (“oil”).