English Explanatory Dictionary

nootkatone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aromatic organic compound that contributes to the smell and flavour of grapefruit, and is both a sesquiterpene and a ketone.

Pronunciation

/ˈnuːtkətəʊn/

Word forms

nootkatone nootkatones

Etymology

Nootka (cypress) + ketone

Related words

nootkatane
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