gingerol

See also: gingérol

English

Etymology

From ginger +‎ -ol.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒəɹɒl/

Noun

gingerol (usually uncountable, plural gingerols)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric compounds responsible for the heat of ginger