OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 22803

terpene

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)piːn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
terpeno
Any of a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.
Naval stores production is based upon exploiting the terpene chemical defense system of the pine tree, which protects against wood-decaying fungi and insect pests such as bark beet…
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