limonene

lim·o·nene

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-uh-neen]
- /ˈlɪm əˌnin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lim-uh-neen]
- /ˈlɪm əˌnin/

Definitions of limonene word

noun limonene 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. 1
noun limonene A colorless liquid hydrocarbon with a lemonlike scent, present in lemon oil, orange oil, and similar essential oils. 1
noun limonene 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: C10H16 0
noun limonene any of three isomeric terpenes, C10H16, present in many plant products such as lemon peel, orange oil, pine needles, peppermint, etc. 0
noun limonene (organic chemistry) A monoterpene hydrocarbon 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene found in the essential oils of oranges, lemons and similar fruit, and mainly responsible for their fragrance. 0

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Origin of limonene

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < New Latin Limon(um) lemon + -ene

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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