cymene
Meanings
noun
- Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme.
Word forms
Etymology
Probably from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), the root of cumin.
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