noun
- A colorless liquid hydrocarbon found in the oils of citrus fruits and other plants, used in flavorings, fragrances, and cleaning products.
Usage: chemistry; uncountable
Examples
- Limonene is the compound responsible for the characteristic smell of lemon and orange peels.
- Many natural cleaning products contain limonene as an active ingredient.
- The essential oil of citrus fruits is rich in limonene.
- Limonene is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.
- Researchers are studying limonene for its potential health benefits.