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terpene /ter·pene/ (ter´pēn) any hydrocarbon of the formula C10H16.
ter·pene (tûrpn)
n.
Any of various unsaturated hydrocarbons in essential oils and certain resins of plants and used in organic syntheses.

terpene [ter´pēn]
any hydrocarbon of the formula C10H16.

terpene
any hydrocarbon of the formula C10H16. A principal component of toxic oleoresins extracted from conifer trees and of turpentine and camphor.


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