Complete Definition of "terpenoid"

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Noun
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#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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