MENTHENE Definition & Meaning

menthene

[ men-theen ]

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Chemistry.

any of several isomeric, monocyclic terpenes having the formula C 1 0 H 1 8 .
a colorless, liquid terpene, C 1 0 H 1 8 , found in certain essential oils and prepared from menthol.

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1830–40; < New Latin Menth ( a ) ( mint ¹ ) + -ene

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