retene

re·tene

(rē′tēn′, rĕt′ēn′)

A crystalline phenanthrene derivative, C₁₈H₁₈, derived from pine tar, fossil resins, and tar oils.

[From Greek rhētīnē, resin.]

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retene

(ˈriːtiːn; ˈrɛt-)

(Elements & Compounds) a yellow crystalline hydrocarbon found in tar oils from pine wood and in certain fossil resins. Formula: C18H18

[C19: from Greek rhētinē resin]

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re•tene

(ˈri tin, ˈrɛt in)

n.

a crystalline hydrocarbon, C₁₈H₁₈, derived from pine tar and other resins, and used in organic synthesis.

[1865–70; < Greek rhēt(inē) resin + -ene]

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