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Terpenoid - What does it mean?

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terpenoid

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Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) 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 flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

    • Related terms

    * terpene * hemiterpenoid * monoterpenoid * sesquiterpenoid * diterpenoid * sesterterpenoid * triterpenoid * tetraterpenoid * polyterpenoid

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