terpenoids
|ter-pe-noids|
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/ˈtɜːrpɪˌnɔɪdz/
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/ˈtɜːpɪˌnɔɪdz/
(terpenoid)
organic chemical class
Etymology
Etymology Information
'terpenoid' originates from 'terpene', which is derived from the German word 'Terpentin', meaning 'turpentine'.
Historical Evolution
'Terpene' was adapted into English from the German 'Terpentin', and 'terpenoid' was later formed to describe compounds related to terpenes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'terpenoid' referred to compounds similar to terpenes, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals derived from terpenes.
Terpenoids are found in many plants and are responsible for their aroma.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/17 23:50