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pinene

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪniːn/

Definition of pinene

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless flammable liquid present in turpentine, juniper oil, and other natural extracts.
    • A bicyclic terpene; chemical formula: C10H16; four isomers, especially α-pinene, the main constituent of turpentine

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin pinus 'pine' + -ene

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Definition of pinene in the US English dictionary