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phytosterol

[fahy-tos-tuh-rawl, -rol]

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noun

Biochemistry. any of various sterols obtained from plants.

Origin of phytosterol

First recorded in 1895–1900; phyto- + sterol

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Examples from the Web for phytosterol

Historical Examples of phytosterol

Cholesterol is frequently found in animal fats, and phytosterol is a very similar substance present in vegetable fats.
The Handbook of Soap Manufacture
W. H. Simmons