retene (Meaning)
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retene (n.)
A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins.
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A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Retene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, is a major component of pine tar.
The retene content in wood tar varies depending on the species and age of the tree.
Retene exhibits strong fluorescence, making it useful in analytical chemistry.
Retene derivatives have been investigated for their potential as therapeutic agents.
