damascone

D2A1M3A1S1C3O1N1E1

noun

Any of a series of closely related rose ketones that are components of essential oils, derived from the degradation of carotenoids.

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Meanings

noundamascone (plural damascones)

plural damascones

  1. chemistryAny of a series of closely related rose ketones that are components of essential oils, derived from the degradation of carotenoids.

Origin

From damask + -one.

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APA

damascone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damascone

MLA

“damascone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damascone. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “damascone,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damascone.

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