# farnesene

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of six sesquiterpenes, one of which is responsible for the green colour of apples.

## Etymology
From farnesol + -ene. Ultimately, from Farnese acacia, its original plant source.

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