limonene
noun
lim·o·nene
ˈli-mə-ˌnēn 
: a widely distributed terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that occurs in essential oils (as of oranges or lemons) and has a lemon odor
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With the new limited-edition product, the terpenes used to obtain the essence of a freshly baked churro, according to Mora, were myrcene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene.
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
Specific terpenes in ginger, such as limonene and linalool, have been studied for their potential neuroprotective (brain-protective) qualities.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The vapors released from the container contained several volatile chemicals such as limonene, camphene, 3-carene, and monoterpene alcohols like linalool, carveol, and others.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
Lemon Tree, for example, is indica-dominant, 17% to 22% THC, with robust citrus notes thanks to the abundant terpene limonene; its effects tend to be euphoric and relaxing.
—Kelsy Chauvin, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
Specific terpenes in ginger, such as limonene and linalool, have been studied for their potential neuroprotective (brain-protective) qualities.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The vapors released from the container contained several volatile chemicals such as limonene, camphene, 3-carene, and monoterpene alcohols like linalool, carveol, and others.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
Lemon Tree, for example, is indica-dominant, 17% to 22% THC, with robust citrus notes thanks to the abundant terpene limonene; its effects tend to be euphoric and relaxing.
—Kelsy Chauvin, TIME, 25 July 2024
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limonene
noun
lim·o·nene
ˈlim-ə-ˌnēn
: a liquid terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that has an odor like a lemon, exists in dextrorotatory, levorotatory, and racemic forms, and occurs in many essential oils compare dipentene
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