terpene

/ˈtʌrpin/
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Other forms: terpenes

Definitions of terpene
  1. noun
    an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants
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    types:
    limonene
    a liquid terpene with a lemon odor; found in lemons and oranges and other essential oils
    type of:
    hydrocarbon
    an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
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