Caryophyllene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caryophyllene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene (containing a cyclobutane ring) found in the essential oils of several plants such as clove and pepper.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene (containing a cyclobutane ring) found in the essential oils of several plants such as clove and pepper.
Word Forms
- caryophyllenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caryophyllin, caryophyllenyl, camphene, clovene, cymene, terpinene.
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