terpene
nounDivide terpene into syllables:
ter · pene
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Definition of terpene:
- terpene (noun):
- noun. an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants.
- any of numerous hydrocarbons (c5h8)n found especially in essential oils, resins, and balsams
- any of various isomeric hydrocarbons c10h16 found present in essential oils (as from conifers) and used especially as solvents and in organic synthesis
Synonyms for terpene:
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