萜 (tiē) - Terpene — a class of organic compounds found
萜 · tiē
Terpene — a class of organic compounds found in plants, especially in essential oils, resins, and fragrances.
Terpene — a class of organic compounds found
Usage highlights
Terpene compoundsTerpenoidsMonoterpeneSesquiterpeneDiterpeneTriterpene
Synonyms
- 萜类— Terpenoids (broader class including terpenes)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This plant's scent comes from terpenes (萜类化合物).
- Turpentine contains terpenes (萜烯).
- Many essential oils are rich in terpenes (萜类).
- Researchers study terpene biosynthesis (萜类生物合成).
Collocations
- Terpene compounds(萜类化合物)
- Terpenoids(萜类)
- Monoterpene(单萜)
- Sesquiterpene(倍半萜)
- Diterpene(二萜)
- Triterpene(三萜)
Idioms
- Not applicable for this technical term
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily a scientific/technical term in chemistry and botany with limited cultural significance.
- Derived from Western chemical terminology 'terpene', transliterated into Chinese.
- Associated with natural products, aromas, and plant biochemistry.