isoprenoid
|i-so-pre-noid|
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/ˌaɪsəˈpriːnɔɪd/
isoprene-derived compounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isoprenoid' originates from the combination of 'isoprene' and the suffix '-oid', where 'isoprene' refers to a specific hydrocarbon and '-oid' means 'resembling or like'.
Historical Evolution
'isoprene' was first isolated in the 19th century, and the term 'isoprenoid' was coined to describe compounds derived from isoprene.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds resembling isoprene, but now it encompasses a broader class of related compounds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of organic compounds derived from isoprene, including terpenes and steroids.
Isoprenoids play a crucial role in the biosynthesis of essential molecules.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/08 08:28