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limonene

Syllabification: (lim·o·nene)
Pronunciation: /ˈliməˌnēn/

Definition of limonene

noun

Chemistry
  • a colorless liquid hydrocarbon with a lemonlike scent, present in lemon oil, orange oil, and similar essential oils.
    • A terpene; chemical formula: C10H16

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