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urushiol
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[ʊˈruːʃɪɒl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an oily liquid which is the main constituent of Japanese lacquer and is responsible for the irritant properties of poison ivy and other plants. It consists of a mixture of catechol derivatives
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Origin
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early 20th century: from Japanese urushi ‘Japanese lacquer’ + -ol
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