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diterpene

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di·ter·pene (d-tûrpn)
n.
Any of a class of terpenes containing 20 carbon atoms and 4 branched methyl groups.

diterpene
highly irritant plant diterpenoid esters, e.g. daphnane, tigliane, ingemane.


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Physicians are currently testing the compound, which is in the diterpene family, as a topical antifungal medication for people.
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