cymene

noun

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

Roots

kyminoncym- · Greek · cumin ene-ene · Greek · hydrocarbon suffix

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