Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A vegetable principle which imparts a blue color to many of the volatile oils.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun organic chemistry, uncountable A
bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing afive - and aseven -membered fusedring ; it is a blue, oily liquid first obtained from theessential oil ofwormwood . - noun organic chemistry, countable Any of its
derivatives .
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Examples
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I did learn that an azulene derivative sodium azulene sulfonate is thought to be effective in topically treating sore-throat from either cause, and that it's extracted from chamomile.
Archive 2008-09-01 Michelle 2008
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I did learn that an azulene derivative sodium azulene sulfonate is thought to be effective in topically treating sore-throat from either cause, and that it's extracted from chamomile.
POST post Michelle 2008
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The amount of azulene in the essential oil fluctuates between 1 and 15%.
Chapter 12 1991
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Along with organic chamomile flower, which contains azulene that helps to reduce puffiness on the skin and helps to remove impurities
Toy Bender 2009
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It is this chemical (azulene) in fact that will help to relax as well as soothe your nervous system and also provide immediate relief from different kinds of allergies as well as helps to relieve any pain that you may be feeling.
We Blog A Lot 2008
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When it comes to identifying a suitable natural allergy relief option be sure to first check out Blue Tansy that is known to contain a lot of azulene that in turn causes it look deep vivid blue color (stains, so beware.)
We Blog A Lot 2008
hernesheir commented on the word azulene
This term belongs on a blue list.
December 16, 2013