ionone

i·o·none

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-uh-nohn]
- /ˈaɪ əˌnoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-uh-nohn]
- /ˈaɪ əˌnoʊn/

Definitions of ionone word

noun ionone a light-yellow to colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid that is either one or a mixture of two unsaturated ketones having the formula C 13 H 20 O, used chiefly in perfumery. 1
noun ionone a yellowish liquid mixture of two isomers with an odour of violets, extracted from certain plants and used in perfumery 0
noun ionone either of these two isomers. Formula: C13H20O 0
noun ionone a colorless liquid, C13H20O, made from citral and acetone and used in perfume manufacture for its violetlike odor 0

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Origin of ionone

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; formerly trademark

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Parts of speech for Ionone

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ionone popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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