menthene: Meaning and Definition of

men•thene

Pronunciation: (men'thēn), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. any of several isomeric, monocyclic terpenes having the formula CH.
  2. a colorless, liquid terpene, CH, found in certain essential oils and prepared from menthol.
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