Definitions
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- noun biochemistry A
monocyclic sesquiterpene , thepredominant constituent of the oil ofginger .
Etymologies
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Zingiber + -ene
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Turmeric has a woody, dry earth aroma from mildly aromatic terpenes called turmerone and zingiberene, with slight bitterness and pungency.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Turmeric has a woody, dry earth aroma from mildly aromatic terpenes called turmerone and zingiberene, with slight bitterness and pungency.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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