menthene

men·thene

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [men-theen]
- /ˈmɛn θin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [men-theen]
- /ˈmɛn θin/

Definitions of menthene word

noun menthene any of several isomeric, monocyclic terpenes having the formula C 1 0 H 1 8 . 1
noun menthene a colorless, liquid terpene, C 1 0 H 1 8 , found in certain essential oils and prepared from menthol. 1
noun menthene (organic compound) Any of a number of isomeric cyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons having a single double bond. 1
noun menthene a colourless liquid hydrocarbon, C10H18, obtained from menthol by dehydration 0
noun menthene a colorless, oily hydrocarbon, C10H18, derived from oil of peppermint or from menthol by dehydration 0

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Origin of menthene

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < New Latin Menth(a) (see mint1) + -ene

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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