irene
/ˈaɪɹiːn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: irenes
Meaning · English
The hydrocarbon formed by dehydration of an irone.
Noun
Examples
The configurations around the double bond in the side chain are based on considerations of the Raman spectra, dielectric constants, etc., and on comparatively small differences in reactivity; for example, neo-α-irone is converted into irene less readily than α-irone, but forms an oxime more rapidly;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “irene” mean?
The hydrocarbon formed by dehydration of an irone.
Is “irene” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.