terpenoid

American  

[ter-puh-noid] / ˈtər pəˌnɔɪd /

noun

• terpenoids
  plural

1. Chemistry. a class of hydrocarbons derived from isoprene.

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terpenoid Scientific  

/ tûr′pə-noid′ /

1. Any of a class of hydrocarbons that consist of terpenes attached to an oxygen-containing group. Terpenoids are widely found in plants, and can form cyclic structures such as sterols.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• terpenoids
  plural

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terpenoid terpenoids

"It has eight sugars and a terpenoid in the middle. I mean, it makes the artemisinin biosynthetic pathway look like nothing," Keasling said.

From Science Daily ● May 8, 2024

Many of the defence compounds are terpenoid based, including the commercially valuable eucalyptus oil, which is composed largely of 1,8-cineole.

From Nature ● Jun. 10, 2014

At the same time, nearly half of the detected terpenoids increased.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

Compounds such as anthocyanins and terpenoids are essential for fruit color, flavor, aroma, and overall nutritional value.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

Pears, especially red varieties, contain an array of health-promoting phytochemicals, notably antioxidant polyphenols and terpenoids, which have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and may have benefits for blood sugar.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

Modern scientists have studied black elderberry and found that it contains numerous polyphenols and terpenoids.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

He was particularly interested in molecules known as terpenoids, like artemisinin, which treats malaria; taxol, an anticancer drug; and prostratin, a potential anti-HIV compound.

From Time Magazine Archive