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Meaning of 'terpene' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Terpene [ n.]
- Any one of a series of isomeric hydrocarbons of pleasant aromatic odor, occurring especially in coniferous plants and represented by oil of turpentine, but including also certain hydrocarbons found in some essential oils.

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