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{{Substance
| name = Terpene Vapor
| image = Terpene_field.png
| imagecaption = Organic volatile patterns of Terpene Vapor.
| formula = C₁₀H₁₆ (varies)
| molar_mass = 136–154 g/mol
| phase = Gas / Liquid
| type = Organic Volatile
| appearance = Colorless vapor; aromatic scent
| smell = Pine, citrus, resin; varies by isomer
| solubility = Slightly soluble in water; miscible with oils
| boiling_point = 150–180 °C
| hazards = Flammable; irritant in high concentration
| origin = Emission from photosynthetic and [[Mycomorph]] life
| universe = [[Continuum Universes]]
}}

== Overview ==
'''Terpene Vapor''' is a family of organic volatiles emitted by biosynthetic organisms.  
It carries the aroma of life — resin, flower, and forest — and serves as a universal biosignature for living worlds.  
In psionic botany, Terpene Vapor is called “the scent of thought,” linking flora and fauna in chemical communion.

== Physical and Psionic Properties ==
Terpenes are isoprene polymers that stabilize atmospheric oxygen and attract pollinators.  
Psionically, they transmit emotional signatures between organisms, forming low-level telepathic “green networks.”  
Under [[Viridite]] illumination, terpene molecules fluoresce, revealing invisible airflow currents.

== Phases ==
* **Gas:** Volatile atmospheric component.  
* **Liquid:** Concentrated resin phase.  
* **Crystal:** Rare psionic condensation known as “living amber.”

== Uses and Occurrences ==
* Found on all biospheric Continuum worlds.  
* Used in perfumes, incense, and divine anointing oils.  
* Serves as natural antiseptic and psionic amplifier.

== Related Atmospheres ==
* [[Mycomorph]]
* [[Thalassogenic Atmosphere]]
* [[Permian-like Atmosphere]]

== Trivia ==
* The Continuum proverb “to breathe the forest” refers to terpene intoxication.  
* Ancient botanists described it as “life whispering in scent.”

[[Category:Gases]]
[[Category:Organic compounds]]
[[Category:Continuum science]]
[[Category:Volatiles]]