Cymenes

/ˈsɪminz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cymene; multiple isomeric forms of the hydrocarbon cymene found in various aromatic plant oils.

Etymology

Cymene (hydrocarbon) + -s (plural marker). Cymenes exist as multiple isomeric versions (p-cymene, o-cymene, m-cymene) differing in molecular structure.

Kelly Says

Chemistry uses 'isomers' to describe molecules with identical atoms arranged differently—like having the same Lego bricks but building different structures, which is why p-cymene and o-cymene are technically different molecules!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.