jasmone

noun

jas·​mone
ˈjazˌmōn,
-asˌm-
plural -s
: a liquid ketone C11H16O that is derived from cyclopentene, has an odor like that of jasmine, is found especially in jasmine oil, and is used in perfumery

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary jasmine + -one

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“Jasmone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jasmone. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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