English Explanatory Dictionary

terpenoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavors, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɝpənɔɪd/

Word forms

terpenoid terpenoids

Etymology

From terpene + -oid.

Related words

diterpenoid hemiterpenoid monoterpenoid nonterpenoid polyterpenoid sesquiterpenoid sesterterpenoid terpene tetraterpenoid triterpenoid
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