terpenoid
|ter-pe-noid|
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/ˈtɜːrpɪˌnɔɪd/
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/ˈtɜːpɪˌnɔɪd/
organic chemical class
Etymology
'terpenoid' originates from 'terpene', specifically the word 'terpene', where 'terp-' referred to 'turpentine' and '-ene' indicated an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
'terpene' changed from the German word 'Terpentin' and eventually became the modern English word 'terpene'.
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of turpentine', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a class of organic chemicals derived from terpenes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from terpenes, often with a modified carbon skeleton.
Terpenoids are found in essential oils and have various applications in medicine and industry.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 04:19