Definitions
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- noun organic chemistry A
monoterpenoid ketone that is used inperfumery etc.
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Examples
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And its minty aspect from menthone and isomenthone is what makes geranium a perfect team player in leafy-green, fougere, herbaceous, citrusy and cologne-type fragrances.
Rose Geranium Field Ayala Sender 2009
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And its minty aspect from menthone and isomenthone is what makes geranium a perfect team player in leafy-green, fougere, herbaceous, citrusy and cologne-type fragrances.
Archive 2009-07-01 Ayala Sender 2009
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The decongestant effect of ketonic terpenes is well known (c.f. menthone, etc.) and so it is not surprising that these compounds have a calming effect on respiratory conditions.
Chapter 7 1991
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The oil contains geraniol and citronellol, both free, and combined with tiglic, valeric, butyric, and acetic acids; also l-menthone.
The Handbook of Soap Manufacture H. A. Appleton
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I am politely bombarded with facts about Mentha x piperita and inferior Mentha arvensis, the history and problems of mint production in Britain, the States and India, menthol, menthone, and how to build a brand, all courtesy of one driven 83-year-old with clear business sense.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Annabel Freyberg 2011
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The active constituents of peppermint are menthol and menthone.
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Menthol oil also contains menthone and menthyl esters.
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As mentioned earlier, the presence of menthone and isomenthone renders geranium leaf oil’s freshness and minty character.
Archive 2009-07-01 Ayala Sender 2009
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As mentioned earlier, the presence of menthone and isomenthone renders geranium leaf oil’s freshness and minty character.
Geranium, Green and Minty Ayala Sender 2009
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