English Explanatory Dictionary

farnesene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of six sesquiterpenes, one of which is responsible for the green colour of apples.

Word forms

farnesene farnesenes

Etymology

From farnesol + -ene. Ultimately, from Farnese acacia, its original plant source.

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