What does guaiacol mean?
nounA phenolic organic compound with the formula C7H6O2, found in the smoke of burning wood and in the heartwood of certain trees, used as a disinfectant and in perfumery.
Example
"The scent of guaiacol filled the air as the fire crackled and spat."
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