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menthene

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men⋅thene

  [men-theen]
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–noun Chemistry.
1. any of several isomeric, monocyclic terpenes having the formula C1 0H1 8.
2. a colorless, liquid terpene, C1 0H1 8, found in certain essential oils and prepared from menthol.
Origin:
1830–40; < NL Menth(a) (see mint 1 ) + -ene
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