thujene

/ˈθuːdʒiːn, ˈθuːʒiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the essential oil of coniferous trees, such as cedarwood and cypress.

“The aroma of the incense stick was due to the presence of thujene, a compound derived from cedarwood.”

Synonyms

  • sesquiterpene
  • terpene

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone