Sesquiterpene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sesquiterpene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones.
Word Forms
- sesquiterpenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mono, triterpene, tetraterpene, homosesquiterpene, diterpene, hemiterpene.
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