diterpene

/daɪˈtɛrpiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of terpene, a class of organic compounds found in plants, characterized by a 20-carbon skeleton.

“Researchers isolated a diterpene from the plant with remarkable medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • phytane
  • terpene

Antonyms

  • aliphatic hydrocarbon