MENTHENES

Noun

menthenes

plural of menthene

Source: Wiktionary


MENTHENE

Men"thene, n. Etym: [Menthol + terpene.] (Chem.)

Definition: A colorless liquid hydrocarbon resembling oil of turpentine, obtained by dehydrating menthol. It has an agreeable odor and a cooling taste.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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