CEFR C1

pinene

noun

Meaning

A bicyclic organic compound found in the essential oils of many coniferous trees, especially pines, and used in the synthesis of other chemicals.

Examples

Alpha-pinene is one of the most common terpenes found in nature.
The fragrance of turpentine is largely due to the presence of pinene.

Synonyms: terpene, hydrocarbon

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pinene (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪniːn/

Definition

A bicyclic organic compound found in the essential oils of many coniferous trees, especially pines, and used in the synthesis of other chemicals.

Examples

Alpha-pinene is one of the most common terpenes found in nature.
The fragrance of turpentine is largely due to the presence of pinene.
Researchers are investigating the potential medicinal properties of pinene derivatives.

How to Use pinene

pinene derivatives (collocation): Chemical compounds that are synthesized from pinene. — "The pharmaceutical industry is interested in developing new pinene derivatives for their therapeutic potential."
pinene content (collocation): The amount or proportion of pinene present in a substance. — "The pinene content of different pine species varies significantly."

Synonyms of pinene

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