Definition of "farnesene" []

• Any of six sesquiterpenes, one of which is responsible for the green colour of apples. (noun)

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• "The Emeryville, Calif.-based company has contracted with Biomin do BrasilNiutrciao to use its facilities to manufacture a chemical called farnesene, which is used for cosmetic products and lubricants."
• "Amyris Inc., a California company, is installing fermenters at a Tate and Lyle corn processing plant in Decatur, Ill., to turn corn sugar into a chemical called farnesene."
• "Emeryville, Calif. -based Amyris Inc. uses engineered yeast to convert sugar into a molecule called farnesene that can be used as a diesel substitute."