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retene Chem.|rɛˈtiːn|
[f. Gr. ῥητίνη resin: see -ene.]
A hydro-carbon, polymeric with benzene, obtained from resinous (esp. fossil) pine-wood.
1867Chem. News XV. 253/1 Retene..is distinguishable from naphthalene, which it resembles in aspect, by having no odour, by its lesser solubility in alcohol, and by its melting at 95°. 1873Fownes' Chemistry (ed. 11) 796 Retene forms similar needles of an orange yellow colour. |