: any of various isomeric hydrocarbons C10H16 found present in essential oils (as from conifers) and used especially as solvents and in organic synthesis
broadly
: any of numerous hydrocarbons (C5H8)n found especially in essential oils, resins, and balsams
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With the new limited-edition product, the terpenes used to obtain the essence of a freshly baked churro, according to Mora, were myrcene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene.
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
This is ideal for using with lower temperatures and pulling the terpenes that need low temperatures out first before increasing the temperature to vaporize the rest.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Different strains and products contain different ratios of terpenes, cannabinoids, and dosages.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Talk of terpenes and cannabinoids is all the rage today.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
This is ideal for using with lower temperatures and pulling the terpenes that need low temperatures out first before increasing the temperature to vaporize the rest.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Different strains and products contain different ratios of terpenes, cannabinoids, and dosages.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Talk of terpenes and cannabinoids is all the rage today.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Terpene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terpene. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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terpene
noun
ter·pene
ˈtər-ˌpēn 
: any of various isomeric hydrocarbons C10H16 found present in essential oils (as from conifers) and used especially as solvents and in organic synthesis
broadly
: any of numerous hydrocarbons (C5H8)n found especially in essential oils, resins, and balsams
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