A hydrocarbon compound made of two linked isoprene units, found naturally in plant oils and resins.
From 'di-' (two) and 'terpene' (from German 'Terpentin,' turpentine), coined in the 19th century as scientists classified organic compounds by their molecular structure.
Diterpenes give pine trees their distinctive smell and make them resistant to disease—they're also found in cannabis, lemongrass, and ginger, which is why these plants smell so strong!
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