terpin

/ˈtɜːrpɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the oil of the rosemary plant, also known as beta-pinene.

“The essential oil contained terpin, which was used to create a calming atmosphere.”

2. verb

To extract or obtain terpin from plants, especially rosemary.

“The distiller terpined the rosemary to create the essential oil.”

Synonyms

  • pinene
  • terpine

Antonyms

  • petrochemical