Meaning Of The Word Terpene
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Terpene Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Terpene?
terpene in American English
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. noun: any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C10H16, obtained from plants terpene in British English noun: 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 (C5 H8)n |
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