retene

noun

retene

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek ῥητίνη (rhētínē, “pine resin”) + -ene.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene, that is extracted from pine tar and also found in certain fossil resins.

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