What does "cymene" mean?

Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme.

What is a synonym for "cymene"?

Common synonyms include: 4-isopropyl toluene, alkylbenzene, methyl isopropyl benzene.

Cymene

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Noun

1
Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme. countable, uncountable
2
any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins wordnet

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4-isopropyl toluene alkylbenzene methyl isopropyl benzene

Antonyms

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nonaromatic compound

Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), the root of cumin.

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