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Etymology of the English word terpene

the English word terpene
derived from the Obsolete English word terpentine

Date

The earliest known usage of terpene in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

terpineol, terpin, hemiterpene, sesquiterpene

Derivations in other languages

Spanish terpeno

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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