mono·ter·pene
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Definition of monoterpene
: any of a class of terpenes C10H16 containing two isoprene units per molecule
also
: a derivative of a monoterpene
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“Monoterpene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoterpene. Accessed 16 May. 2022.
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monoterpene
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mono·ter·pene
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Medical Definition of monoterpene
: any of a class of terpenes C10H16 containing two isoprene units per molecule
also
: a derivative of a monoterpene
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