Terpenoid
//ˈtɝpənɔɪd// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
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.
Etymology
From terpene + -oid.
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