cadinene

/kædɪˈniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, a naturally occurring compound found in the oils of certain plants.

“The chemist isolated a sample of cadinene from the plant’s essential oil.”

Synonyms

  • hydrocarbon
  • sesquiterpene

Antonyms

  • nonhydrocarbon
  • polar compound