pinene

pi·nene

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahy-neen]
- /ˈpaɪ nin/
- /pˈaɪniːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-neen]
- /ˈpaɪ nin/

Definitions of pinene word

noun pinene a liquid terpene, C 1 0 H 1 6 , the principal constituent of oil of turpentine, found in other essential oils: used chiefly in the manufacture of camphor. 1
noun pinene either of two isomeric terpenes, found in many essential oils and constituting the main part of oil of turpentine. The commonest structural isomer (α-pinene) is used in the manufacture of camphor, solvents, plastics, and insecticides. Formula: C10H16 0
noun pinene either of two isomeric terpenes, C10H16, occurring in oil of turpentine and other essential oils: used as a solvent, in synthetic resins, etc. 0

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Origin of pinene

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; pine1 + -ene

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pinene 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 51% 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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