cymene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

cymene cymenes

Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), the root of cumin.

Derived words

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