adj :  resembling a terpene in molecular structure
, n :  any of a class of compounds that are characterized by an isoprenoid structure like that of the terpene hydrocarbons and that often include these hydrocarbons as well as their derivatives (as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, or acids) .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  troy pound 
 
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