sesquiterpene

See also: sesquiterpène

English

Etymology

sesqui- (“one and a half”) +‎ terpene; by comparison with a monoterpene, which has two isoprene units.

Noun

δ-Cadinene, a sesquiterpene

sesquiterpene (plural sesquiterpenes)

(organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones.

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terpene formed from three isoprene units

French: sesquiterpène (fr) m

Polish: seskwiterpeny m

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