abietene

/ˌæbɪˈtiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of diterpenoid resin acid, a component of the resin of certain coniferous trees

“The researchers studied the properties of abietene in the resin of the pine tree.”

2. chemistry

A diterpenoid resin acid

“The chemist isolated the abietene compound from the pine resin.”

Synonyms

  • diterpenoid
  • resin acid

Antonyms

  • glycoside
  • sugar