| Pronunciation: | | 'turpeen
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants |
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TERPENE is a 7 letter word that starts with T. |
| | See Also: | | hydrocarbon, limonene |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ter"pene\, n. [See {Turpentine}.] (Chem.)
Any one of a series of isomeric hydrocarbons of pleasant
aromatic odor, occurring especially in coniferous plants and
represented by oil of turpentine, but including also certain
hydrocarbons found in some essential oils.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Any of many hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives that are found especially in plant oils, and produce many of the scents and tastes of plant products (such as pine needles). |
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