hemiterpene
noun
hemi·ter·pene
-ˈtər-ˌpēn 
: a compound C5H8 whose formula represents half that of a terpene
especially
: isoprene
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“Hemiterpene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hemiterpene. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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