Definition of Retene

1. n. A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins.

Definition of Retene

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Retene

1. A white crystalline hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene. It is extracted from pine tar, and is also found in certain fossil resins. Origin: Gr. Pine resin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retene

retearing
retears
retell
reteller
retellers
retelling
retellings
retells
retem
retemper
retempered
retempering
retempers
retems
retene (current term)
retene (current term)
retenes
retention
retention
retentions
retention area
retention arm
retention cyst
retention form
retention groove
retention jaundice
retention point
retention polyp
retention suture
retention vomiting

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