thujone

noun

thu·jone ˈthü-ˌjōn

: a fragrant oily ketone C₁₀H₁₆O occurring in various essential oils

called also absinthol

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“Thujone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thujone. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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