humulone
English
Etymology
From
Humulus
+
-one
.
Noun
humulone
(
countable and uncountable
,
plural
humulones
)
(
organic chemistry
)
A bitter-tasting
chemical compound
found in the
resin
of
mature
hops
(
Humulus lupulus
).
Derived terms
isohumulone
Related terms
humulene