tagetone

noun

tag·​e·​tone

ˈtajəˌtōn

plural -s

: a pale yellow oily unsaturated ketone C₁₀H₁₆O obtained from a South American marigold (Tagetes minuta)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Tagetes (genus name of Tagetes minuta) + English -one

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