Terpene etymology

English

English word terpene comes from Latin terebinthina (Turpentine.)

Etymology of terpene

Detailed word origin of terpene

Dictionary entry Language Definition
terebinthina Latin (lat) Turpentine.
terpene English (en) (organic compound) 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.