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terpenoid
  1. (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.
  2. Examples:
    1. “In addition, this secondary amine presents some steric impediment by the glucose molecule from the terpenoid moiety.”
      Terpenoid indole alkaloids absorb UV radiation and are implicated as having a UV-protective role in plants.”
      “A pyridyl terpenoid ether has also been studied for IGR activity against mosquitoes.”
terpene
  1. (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Chemically, the camphors may be divided into two main groups, according to the nature of the corresponding hydrocarbon or terpene.”
      “It has not yet been converted again into terpene, but the connection is sufficiently proved.”
      “The principal constituents of the oil are a terpene, asarol alcohol, another alcohol, and methyl eugenol.”
terpilene
  1. (chemistry) A polymeric form of terpene, resembling terbene.
terpenoids
  1. plural of terpenoid
terpilenes
  1. plural of terpilene
terpenes
  1. plural of terpene
  2. Examples:
    1. “Petrichor comes from atmospheric haze, which contains the terpenes, creosotes and other volatile compounds that emanate from plants.”
      “Essential oils contain many terpenes, which are rapidly absorbed through the lungs and cross the blood-brain barrier.”
      “Larger terpenes are uncommon, with the exception of polymeric isoprene, well known as rubber.”
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