menthene

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Any of a number of isomeric monounsaturated cyclic liquid hydrocarbons, C₁₀ H₁₈, formally derived from menthane (terpane) by the loss of two hydrogen atoms.


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Origin:
mid 19th century. From French menthène from menthe mint (from classical Latin mentha) + -ène




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