limonene

(lim′ə nēn′)

noun

any of three isomeric terpenes, CH, present in many plant products such as lemon peel, orange oil, pine needles, peppermint, etc.

Origin: < ModL Limonum (< Fr limon, lemon) + -ene

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noun

A liquid, C₁₀H₁₆, with a characteristic lemonlike fragrance, used as a solvent, wetting agent, and dispersing agent and in the manufacture of resins.

Origin:

Origin: French limonène

Origin: , from limon, lemon (obsolete)

Origin: , from Old French; see lemon

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