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Cardamom vs Terpinene - What's the difference?

cardamom | terpinene |

As nouns the difference between cardamom and terpinene

is that cardamom is an indian herb, elettaria cardamomum while terpinene is (organic compound) any of several isomeric monoterpene hydrocarbons found in the essential oil of cardamom, marjoram and other herbs.

cardamom

English

(wikipedia cardamom) (Elettaria cardamomum)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An Indian herb, Elettaria cardamomum
  • The aromatic seed of this plant, used as a spice, baking, also in curry powder in Asian and Arabic cuisine, as well as in Northern Europe and in many parts of the world and cultures.

    • Synonyms

    * (spice) queen of spices (-)

    terpinene

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia terpinene) (en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any of several isomeric monoterpene hydrocarbons found in the essential oil of cardamom, marjoram and other herbs