thujone

noun

thu·​jone ˈthü-ˌjōn How to pronounce thujone (audio)
: 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 7 Dec. 2024.

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