Word Type

Noun

The word "terpene" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

pine terpene terp

Derived From

ene

Context

organic compound

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hydrocarbon

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

diterpene monoterpene polyterpene sesquiterpene sesterterpene tetraterpene triterpene

Type Of (IsA)

hydrocarbon organic matter

Related Terms

terpane terpeneless terpenoid

Related Terms

carotene class derived flavour food formally hydrocarbon isoprene naturally occurring organic compound perfume pigment rubber steroid synthetic terpeneless terpenoid turpentine volatile

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