terpene

Noun

Meaning

Any one of a series of isomeric hydrocarbons of pleasant aromatic odor, occurring especially in coniferous plants and represented by oil of turpentine, but including also certain hydrocarbons found in some essential oils.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

phytochemical limonene aromatic compound isoprenoid natural product terpenoid terpenic sesquiterpene monoterpene diterpene tetraterpene monoterpenoid sesquiterpenoid polyterpenoid tetraterpenoid
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Hypernyms

hydrocarbon

Hyponyms

limonene

Related terms

terpenoid terpane terpeneless

Phrases with the word

limonin terpene

Anagrams

preteen pentere

Examples

BC Organic Blue Dream is the organic version of the classic sativa dominant strain boasting high THC potency, strong blueberry aromas and an impressive terpene profile. Source: Internet

Its unrivaled ability to digest the terpene excretions from soldier termites is likely a modification of the strong digestive system its ancestors used to digest fetid carrion. Source: Internet

The simple isoprenoids (linear alcohols, diphosphates, etc.) are formed by the successive addition of C5 units, and are classified according to number of these terpene units. Source: Internet

This group also includes some alkaloids that besides nitrogen heterocycle contain terpene (e. Source: Internet

White crystals of a terpene known as ambrein can be separated from ambergris by heating raw ambergris in alcohol, then allowing the resulting solution to cool. Source: Internet

This strain features 17% - 24% THC and its terpene profile includes Terpinolene, Limonene, Myrcene, and Pinene. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

terpane terpen terpendole terpeneless terpenic Terpening