Cymene Definition

sīmēn
noun
A colorless hydrocarbon, CH3C6H4CH(CH3)2, occurring in three isomeric forms (orthocymene, metacymene, and paracymene), derived from toluene: the most common form, paracymene, is found in the oil of certain plants, as cumin and wild thyme, and is used in paints and solvents.
Webster's New World
The para-isomer of cymene, which occurs naturally in essential oils, especially of cumin and thyme.
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Origin of Cymene

  • French cymène from Greek kumīnon cumin cumin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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