myrcene
noun
myr·cene
\ˈmərˌsēn, -sə̇n\
Definition of myrcene
-s
: a liquid acyclic terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that is isomeric with ocimene, occurs in bay oil, hop oil, and other essential oils, and polymerizes readily
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Origin and Etymology of myrcene
International Scientific Vocabulary myrcia (oil) + -ene
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