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English
Etymology
From mono- + terpene.
Noun
monoterpene (plural monoterpenes)
- (organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from two isoprene units, and having ten carbon atoms; either hydrocarbons such as pinene, or compounds with functional groups such as camphor.
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Italian
Etymology
From mono- + terpene.
Noun
monoterpene m (plural monoterpeni)
- (organic chemistry) monoterpene