noun
- Plural of limonene; organic compounds found in citrus oils and other plants, used in fragrances, flavorings, and cleaning products.
Usage: chemistry; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or types
Examples
- Limonenes are the primary active compounds in lemon and orange essential oils.
- The fragrance industry uses limonenes extracted from citrus peels in many products.
- Different limonenes have slightly different chemical structures and properties.
- Cleaning products often contain limonenes for their natural degreasing ability.
- Researchers study limonenes for their potential health and environmental benefits.