menthene

/mɛnˈθiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, oily liquid obtained from oil of peppermint and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of menthone.

“The lab used menthene in the process of isolating the essential oils from peppermint.”

Synonyms

  • menthol
  • menthone

Antonyms

  • hydrocarbon
  • terpene