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cymene Chem.|ˈsaɪmiːn| [f. Gr. κύµῑνον cumin + -ene.] A hydrocarbon, C10H14, discovered in 1840 in the volatile oil of Roman cumin, and in other plants. So a series of compounds, parallel to those under cumene: cymic |ˈsɪmɪk| a., of or pertaining to the radical cymene and its compounds, as in cymic phenol, etc. ˈcymidine, a base, C10H15N. ˈcymol = cymene. ˈcymyl, the organic radical C10H13 of cymene, etc. Hence ˈcymylaˈmine, cyˈmylic, etc.
1863–72Watts Dict. Chem. II. 295–6 Cymene or Cymol..Colourless strongly refracting liquid, having a very agreeable odour of lemons. 1879Ibid. VII. 421 Cymic Disulphide..is formed by oxidation of cymic mercaptan. 1863–72Ibid. II. 298 Cymylic Alcohol C10H14O. Hydrate of Cymyl. Cuminic Alcohol..Colourless liquid, having a very faint..aromatic odour, and a sharp spicy taste. |