isoprenoids
|i-so-pre-noids|
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/ˌaɪsəˈpriːnɔɪdz/
(isoprenoid)
isoprene-derived compounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isoprenoid' originates from 'isoprene', specifically the word 'isoprene', where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'prene' referred to the chemical structure of the compound.
Historical Evolution
'isoprene' changed from the German word 'Isopren' and eventually became the modern English word 'isoprene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound derived from isoprene units', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of organic compounds derived from isoprene units, often found in essential oils and natural rubber.
Isoprenoids play a crucial role in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 06:12