tagetone
noun
tag·e·tone
\ˈtajəˌtōn\
Definition of tagetone
-s
: a pale yellow oily unsaturated ketone C10H16O obtained from a South American marigold (Tagetes minuta)
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Origin and Etymology of tagetone
New Latin Tagetes (genus name of Tagetes minuta) + English -one
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