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Terpene
see synonyms of terpeneNoun
1. terpene
an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants
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Terpene
see synonyms of terpenenoun
any one of a class of unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as the carotenes, that are found in the essential oils of many plants. Their molecules contain isoprene units and have the general formula (C5H8)n
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Terpene
see synonyms of terpene noun
1.
any of a series of isomeric, unsaturated hydrocarbons of the general formula C10H16, found in resins, essential oils, etc.: they are used in perfumes, medicines, etc.
2.
any of various derivatives of the terpene hydrocarbons
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Terpene
see synonyms of terpenen.
Any of various unsaturated hydrocarbons, C10H16, found in essential oils and oleoresins of plants such as conifers and used in organic syntheses.
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