irone

irone
/uy rohn", uy"rohn/, n. Chem.
a colorless liquid of isomeric, unsaturated ketones, C14H22O, obtained from orris root: used in perfumery for its odor of violets.
[1890-95; IR(IS) + -ONE]

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