Meanings
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of biphenyl.
Origin
From lemon + -ene, after its use in preservation of citrus fruits during transportation.
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lemonene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lemonene
“lemonene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lemonene. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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