sesquiterpene

ses·qui·ter·pene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ses-kwi-tur-peyn]
- /ˌsɛs kwɪˈtɜr peɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ses-kwi-tur-peyn]
- /ˌsɛs kwɪˈtɜr peɪn/

Definitions of sesquiterpene word

noun sesquiterpene (originally) any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C 10 H 16 , obtained from plants. 1
noun sesquiterpene this class or any of its oxygenated derivatives, any hydrocarbon from the same source having the formula C 5 H 8 (hemiterpene) the formula C 10 H 16 with an aliphatic structure (acyclic terpene) or two-ringed structure (bicyclic terpene) the formula C 15 H 24 (sesquiterpene) etc., and any of their oxygenated derivatives. 1
noun sesquiterpene any of certain terpenes whose molecules contain one and a half times as many atoms as a normal terpene. Formula: C15H24 0

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Origin of sesquiterpene

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; sesqui- + terpene

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Parts of speech for Sesquiterpene

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sesquiterpene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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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