noun
- Plural of cymene; organic compounds that are hydrocarbons found in essential oils and plant resins, used in perfumery and industrial applications.
Usage: chemistry; technical term; plural form
Examples
- Cymenes are aromatic hydrocarbons commonly found in cumin and thyme oils.
- The cymenes in essential oils contribute to their distinctive scents.
- Industrial chemists extract cymenes from plant materials for use in fragrances.
- Different cymenes have varying boiling points and chemical properties.