monoterpene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any terpene formed from two isoprene units, and having ten carbon atoms; either hydrocarbons such as pinene, or compounds with functional groups such as camphor.

Word forms

monoterpene monoterpenes

Etymology

From mono- + terpene.

Related words

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