sambuceneChem.|ˈsæmbjuːsiːn| [f. L. sambūc-us elder tree + -ene.] (See quot. 1875.) 1872J. H. Gladstone in Jrnl.Chem.Soc.Ser. ii. X. 3, I would suggest the following:—..Hydrocarbon from Elder. Sambucene.1875Watts Dict.Chem. 2nd Suppl. 1073 Sambucene, C10H16, the terpene from elder oil.