retene en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ῥητίνη (rhētínē, “pine resin”) + -ene.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A hydrocarbon, polymeric with benzene, that is extracted from pine tar and also found in certain fossil resins.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi reteeni (hydrocarbon) · ca retè (hydrocarbon)