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limonene
[ lim-uh-neen ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a liquid terpene, C 40 H 16 , occurring in two optically different forms, the dextrorotatory form being present in the essential oils of lemon, orange, etc., and the levorotatory form in Douglas fir needle oil.
limonene
/ ˈlɪməˌniːn /
noun
- a liquid optically active terpene with a lemon-like odour, found in lemon, orange, peppermint, and other essential oils and used as a wetting agent and in the manufacture of resins. Formula: C 10 H 16
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of limonene1
C19: from New Latin limonum lemon
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Example Sentences
Among its constituents are limonene, linalyl acetate, geraniol and geranyl acetate.
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