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azulene

azulene

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A blue substance found in some plant oils and used in skin products and labs
  • noun
  • /əˈzuːliːn/
  • Specialized
: azuleno
  • Some skin care products contain azulene because of its soothing properties.

Examples

  • The blue color of chamomile oil is due to the presence of azulene.

  • The azulene in the essential oil gives it a unique color.

  • Scientists extracted azulene from essential oils for use in laboratory experiments.

  • Many cosmetics contain azulene for its soothing properties.

  • The skin cream contains azulene, which helps to calm inflammation and redness.

  • After applying the azulene serum, her skin felt refreshed and rejuvenated.

  • Cosmetic products often include azulene due to its soothing properties.

Surface Forms

azulene singular
azulenes plural

Morphology

azulene = azul + ene

The element 'azul' is not a recognised English base (it's from Spanish for 'blue') and '-ene' is a specialised chemical suffix, so the meaning is not derivable by average learners.

Etymology

Azulene comes from the Spanish word azul meaning 'blue' plus the chemical ending -ene. So azulene is literally a 'blue' molecule, which helps explain why it gives a deep blue colour to some oils and skin-care products.