Cymene

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Noun

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cy=mene

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun Cymene has 1 sense

cymene(n = noun.substance) - any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins;

is a kind of

hydrocarbon

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Cymene, n.

A colorless, liquid, combustible hydrocarbon, CH3.C6H4.C3H7, of pleasant odor, obtained from oil of cumin, oil of caraway, carvacrol, camphor, etc.; -- called also paracymene, and formerly camphogen. [1913 Webster]