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terpene A hydrocarbon that is composed of two or more isoprene units. Terpenes may be linear or cyclic molecules or combinations of both, and include important biological compounds such as vitamins A, E, and K, carotenoids, phytol, gibberellic acid, natural rubber, and some lipids.

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