"irone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: irones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} irone (plural irones)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several ketones, or a mixture of such, found in orris oil (oil extracted from iris roots), used as odorants in perfumes. Wikipedia link: irone Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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