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menthene

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[men-theen] / ˈmɛn θin /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. any of several isomeric, monocyclic terpenes having the formula C 1 0 H 1 8 .

  2. a colorless, liquid terpene, C 1 0 H 1 8 , found in certain essential oils and prepared from menthol.

Etymology

Origin of menthene

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

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