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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several isomeric monoterpenoid alcohols found in the essential oil of pine and other trees

Etymology

From terpentin or terpin + -ol, reduction from terebinth, ultimately from Ancient Greek τερέβινθος (terébinthos), from Pre-Greek.

Related phrases

essential oil

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