How to Use limonene in a Sentence

limonene

noun
Definition of limonenenext
  • One example is limonene, a key component of the scent of citrus fruit.
    — Luba Ostashevsky, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2018
  • Common ones include myrcene, limonene, pinene, and caryophyllene.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The biggest offenders are limonene, linalol, and citral.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Myrcene chills you out, alpha-Pinene gives you energy, limonene improves your mood...the list goes on and on, with about 150 currently known.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2020
  • These strains tend to have higher levels of limonene, a terpene known for its mood-enhancing properties.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Everest also contains terpenes like myrcene and limonene.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Lemons and oranges are made of the molecule limonene, but smell different due to their chirality.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Citrus oils contain d-limonene which is toxic to ants and erases the chemical trail ants leave behind to signal their sidekicks.
    — Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2017
  • The pitchers attracting butterflies and bees were rich in compounds like limonene, a chemical that gives citrus fruits their unique smell.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Terpenes also determine the taste of the marijuana so limonene would give it a citrus flavor.
    — Jennifer Lane, Daily Pilot, 24 Aug. 2017
  • This particular batch contained limonene, a compound extracted from the skins of citrus fruit.
    — Peter Rowe, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 2019
  • The compound is oxidized, forming limonene oxide, and combined with carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to form a new type of eco-friendly plastic.
    — Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2016
  • Chemically, guaiacol is similar to a lot of other whiskey aroma compounds like vanillin (with the scent of vanilla) and limonene (citrus).
    — Jenna Gallegos, chicagotribune.com, 17 Aug. 2017
  • Look for strains that contain terpenes known for their potential anxiety-reducing effects, such as limonene, myrcene, or linalool.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • Calm CBD Oil’s addition of limonene, nerolidol, and myrcene terpenes enhances the overall experience.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022
  • Terpenes like limonene and myrcene have been studied for their potential anxiolytic effects.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • Each capsule contains 35mg of full-spectrum CBD, lavender, limonene, and passionflower extract, which all work together to help reduce stress and promote a feeling of calm.
    — Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
  • This tincture is also infused with premium full-spectrum hemp extract and a unique terpene blend of limonene, caryophyllene, and linalool designed to naturally soothe pain.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Some common terpenes: myrcene (herbal, also found in lemongrass, hops, eucalyptus), limonene (also found in citrus peel), linalool (a terpene found in lavender and mint plants) and pinene (familiar from the scent of pine needles).
    — Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, 28 May 2020
  • Minor volatile components that contribute to the scent of lavender essential oil include (E)-β-ocimene, (Z)-β-ocimene, terpinen-4-ol, 1,8-cineole, camphor, and limonene.
    — Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2015
  • Others might add specific terpenes like limonene or myrcene to enhance relaxation or promote focus.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For example, limonene is a terpene that has anti-anxiety properties.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • By working together with other compounds such as terpenes like linalool or limonene, full-spectrum CBD oil may help promote a sense of tranquility without inducing drowsiness.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Look for strains rich in terpenes such as myrcene, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene, which have been associated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2023
  • Some research has linked the anti-bacterial compounds in mint's essential oils — carvone and limonene — to helping reduce your risk of potentially harmful bacteria, both the type found in affected food, and within your GI tract.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2017
  • The beer also contains terpenes commonly found in cannabis including limonene and linalool, which have been shown to inhibit inflammation and reduce anxiety, promoting a chill mindset.
    — A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 8 June 2022
  • Ingredients in Jean Nate body powder include talc, kaolin, fragrance, limonene, linalool, hydroxycitronellol, geraniol, citronellol and coumarin.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 18 July 2017
  • One patient sample tested positive for coconut oil, while another contained an e-cigarette additive called limonene.
    — Megan Thielking, STAT, 20 Dec. 2019
  • According to Ball Family Farms, the product was exclusively pheno-hunted to incorporate terpenes limonene and caryophyllene, which are associated with calm and relaxation.
    — Essence, 9 Sep. 2022

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