mesityl oxide

noun

An α,β-unsaturated ketone, a colourless volatile liquid with a strong peppermint odour.

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Meanings

nounmesityl oxide (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn α,β-unsaturated ketone, a colourless volatile liquid with a strong peppermint odour.
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