Etymology

phellandrene

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Today it means: Either of a pair of organic cyclic monoterpenes, α-phellandrene and β-phellandrene, used in fragrances. Full definition →

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The story

Eucalyptus phellandra (former name for Eucalyptus radiata) + -ene

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