terpene

Conifer resin compound

Terpenes are organic compounds produced by plants, particularly conifers and cannabis, that give them their distinctive aromas.

The smell of pine forests, citrus peel, and lavender all come from terpenes.

In cannabis culture, terpenes are discussed alongside cannabinoids as contributors to a strain's effects: This one has a citrusy terpene profile.

botanical

cannabis

Psychoactive hemp plant

citrus · pine · rosemary · sage · basil · thyme · lemongrass · tea tree · juniper · conifer

aromatherapy

essential oil

Concentrated aromatic plant extract

inhalation · topical · relaxation · wellness · extraction · cold-pressed · holistic · massage oil

resinous

pine resin

Coniferous tree secretion

  • sapPlant circulatory fluid
  • amberHardened ancient tree secretion
  • pitchFrequency of sound

balsam · copal · rosin · oleoresin · gum · sticky · conifer · varnish · exudate · tree sap

aromatic

piney

Resembling certain evergreens

minty · earthy · woody · spicy · musky · pungent · lemony · zesty · peppery · balsamic

chemistry

biosynthesis

Living production of molecules

flavoring

citrus zest

Grated fruit peel

orange peel · lime · grapefruit · tangerine · food additive · flavonoid · infusion · tincture

Categories
Opposites
presence/absence

terpenestripped

Had coverings removed

deodorized · unscented · odorless · refined

biochemical compound class

terpeneprotein

Folded amino chain

amino acid · carbohydrate · nucleic acid · lipid · alkaloid

Family

terpenoid, terpenes

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G