Terpenoid Definition

tûrpə-noid
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.

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terpenoid
Plural:
terpenoids

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