Pinene

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Either of two isomeric terpene liquids, C10H16, used as solvents and in making resins.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. Either of two isomeric bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons that are the principal components of pine resin
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The principal constituent of a large number of volatile oils, especially of those obtained from many varieties of pine.
  • Word Usage
    "Softwoods emit terpenes, the most common of which is alpha pinene, which is what turpentine is made of."
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