sesquiterpene
/ˌsɛskwɪˈtɜrpin/
noun
- A type of organic compound found in plants, often responsible for their smell or flavor, and sometimes used in medicine or perfumes.
- The strong scent of pine trees comes from a sesquiterpene called pinene.
- Some sesquiterpenes in herbs like chamomile have calming effects.
- Perfume makers often extract sesquiterpenes from flowers to create natural fragrances.