limonene

Definitions


[ˈlɪməniːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a colourless liquid hydrocarbon with a lemon-like scent, present in lemon oil, orange oil, and similar essential oils


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Origin:
early 20th century: from German Limonen, from Limone ‘lemon’, + -ene




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