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1. (n.) terpene
any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C
2. terpene
any of the oxygenated derivatives of this class.
Etymology: (1870–75; terp(entine), earlier sp. of turpentine+ -ene)
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1. (noun) terpene
an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants
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1. (noun) terpene
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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