(organic chemistry) Any of a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

plural of terpene

plural of Terpening

A surname.

(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to the terpenes.

plural of terp

(organic chemistry) A mixture of terpenoid hydrocarbons that is the principal component of essential oils obtained from various species of Pinus; it includes pinene, carene and menthadiene.

plural of pine terpene

Without terpene.