picene

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noun (1)

ˈpīˌsēn

plural -s

: a fluorescent crystalline hydrocarbon C₂₂H₁₄ obtained from the pitchy residue of petroleum or lignite tar; benzo-chrysene

Picene

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adjective

Pi·​cene

ˈpīˌsēn

: picenian

Picene

3 of 3

noun (2)

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Picenum

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary pic- (from Latin pic-, pix pitch) + -ene

Adjective

Latin picenus of Picenum, from Picenum, ancient Roman province in eastern central Italy

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