noun
- Plural of anethole; organic compounds found in anise, fennel, and other plants, used in flavorings and perfumes.
Usage: chemistry; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or types
Examples
- Anetholes are the primary aromatic compounds responsible for the licorice-like flavor in anise seeds.
- The perfume industry uses anetholes extracted from fennel to create distinctive scents.
- Different anetholes can be isolated from various plant sources through distillation.
- Anetholes contribute to the characteristic taste of many traditional liqueurs and spices.