Terpenoid

Full definition of terpenoid

Noun

1. (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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