English

Noun

δ-Cadinene, a sesquiterpene

sesquiterpene ‎(plural sesquiterpenes)

1. (organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones.

Related terms

• sesquiterpenoid
• terpene

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Hypernyms

• terpene
• hydrocarbon

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