cymene
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English
Etymology
Probably from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), the root of cumin.
Noun
cymene (countable and uncountable, plural cymenes)
- (organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme.