Associations to the word «Cymene»

Wiktionary

CYMENE, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

CYMENE, noun. Any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins.

Wise words

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