pinene
nounEtymology From pine + -ene, from Latin pinus (“pine tree”).
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Either of two isomeric bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons that are the principal components of pine resin.
- Derived terms
- alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, minus-alpha-pinene, plus-alpha-pinene, α-pinene, β-pinene
- Hypernyms
- monoterpene, terpene