How to Use limonene in a Sentence

limonene

noun
  • Common ones include myrcene, limonene, pinene, and caryophyllene.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
  • One example is limonene, a key component of the scent of citrus fruit.
    — Luba Ostashevsky, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2018
  • In other words, limonene can also help keep unwanted critters and weeds out of the garden.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
  • The substance contains limonene, which is a natural solvent in citrus oils.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The substance contains limonene, which is a natural solvent in citrus oils.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
  • These strains tend to have higher levels of limonene, a terpene known for its mood-enhancing properties.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
  • For example, younger consumers who might be using cannabis for stress relief or energy could turn to strains rich in limonene or pinene.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • It’s made with beeswax, avocado oil, vitamin E, and limonene.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Orange peels are rich in bioactive compounds such as citric acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and essential oils like limonene.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 22 June 2026
  • Orange peels are rich in bioactive compounds such as citric acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and essential oils like limonene.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
  • Orange peels are rich in bioactive compounds such as citric acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, and essential oils like limonene.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • One full dropper will help ease your mind with an enhanced blend of relaxing terpenes (limonene, nerolidol, and myrcene) after a long day.
    — Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Lemons and oranges are made of the molecule limonene, but smell different due to their chirality.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 30 Sep. 2019
  • This particular batch contained limonene, a compound extracted from the skins of citrus fruit.
    — Peter Rowe, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 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
  • Terpenes also determine the taste of the marijuana so limonene would give it a citrus flavor.
    — Jennifer Lane, Daily Pilot, 24 Aug. 2017
  • Terpenes like limonene and myrcene have been studied for their potential anxiolytic effects.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • 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
  • Others might add specific terpenes like limonene or myrcene to enhance relaxation or promote focus.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • For example, limonene is a terpene that has anti-anxiety properties.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Citrus peels are not effective at repelling pests due to their low concentration of insect-repelling compounds like limonene.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • For instance, strains rich in myrcene may offer a fruity or musky flavor experience, while those high in limonene might provide a zesty or citrusy sensation.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • There’s also a lovely scent that is soft and understated, with a slightly floral touch from extracts such as limonene, geraniol, and citronellol.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
  • For instance, the terpene limonene, known for its citrus scent, can be found in perfumes and candles, offering a refreshing and uplifting aroma.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Diluting the limonene within your peels is also essential to avoid inadvertently harming your plants, as limonene on its own is powerful.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
  • 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
  • One patient sample tested positive for coconut oil, while another contained an e-cigarette additive called limonene.
    — Megan Thielking, STAT, 20 Dec. 2019

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