# damascenone

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From translingual damascena, from Rosa × damascena, the damask rose, + -one.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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