# melonal

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
2. A fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound

## Etymology
From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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