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- [sahy-meen]
- /ˈsaɪ min/
- /sˈaɪmiːn/
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- [sahy-meen]
- /ˈsaɪ min/
Definitions of cymene word
- noun cymene a colourless insoluble liquid with an aromatic odour that exists in three isomeric forms; methylpropylbenzene: used as solvents and for making synthetic resins. The para- isomer is present in several essential oils. Formula: CH3C6H4CH(CH3)2 3
- noun cymene a colorless hydrocarbon, CH3C6H4CH(CH3)2, occurring in three isomeric forms (orthocymene, metacymene, and paracymene), derived from toluene: the most common form, paracymene, is found in the oil of certain plants, as cumin and wild thyme, and is used in paints and solvents 3
- noun cymene a colorless, pleasant-smelling benzene derivative, C 10 H 14 , occurring in the volatile oil of the common cumin, Cuminum cyminum, and existing in three forms, the ortho, meta, and para isomers. 1
- noun cymene (chemistry) any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme. 1
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Origin of cymene
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Greek kým(īnon) cumin + -ene
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Parts of speech for Cymene
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cymene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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