agrosterol
|ag-ro-ster-ol|
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/ˈæɡrəˌstɛrɔl/
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/ˈæɡrəˌstɛrɒl/
plant-based sterol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrosterol' originates from the combination of 'agro-' meaning 'field or soil' and 'sterol,' a type of organic molecule.
Historical Evolution
The term 'agrosterol' was coined in the 20th century to describe plant-based sterols.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to sterols derived from agricultural sources, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of sterol found in plants, particularly in agricultural crops.
Agrosterol is often extracted from soybeans.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 10:21