terpene
Noun

terpene (plural terpenes)

  1. (organic compound) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.
Related terms Translations
  • Spanish: terpeno



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