tocopherol

American  

[toh-kof-uh-rawl, -rol] / toʊˈkɒf əˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. one of several alcohols that constitute the dietary factor known as vitamin E, occurring in wheat-germ oil, lettuce or spinach leaves, egg yolk, etc.

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tocopherol British  

/ tɒˈkɒfəˌrɒl /

noun

1. Also called: vitamin E.  biochem any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols that occur in wheat-germ oil, watercress, lettuce, egg yolk, etc. They are thought to be necessary for healthy human reproduction

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tocopherol Scientific  

/ tō-kŏf′ə-rôl′,-rōl′ /

1. Any of a group of closely related, fat-soluble alcohols that are types of vitamin E, especially alpha-tocopherol.

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Etymology

Origin of tocopherol

1935–40; < Greek tóko ( s ) child, childbirth + phér ( ein ) to carry, bear ¹ + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

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tocopherol

The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol.

From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2017

Hiding in difficult-to-decipher ingredients like modified food starch, or maybe tocopherol?

From The Verge ● May 31, 2017

The Owenses arranged to get a special preparation, d-1 alpha tocopherol acetate, rich in vitamin E, to be given in a water base.

From Time Magazine Archive

A preliminary but intriguing study suggests a link between gamma tocopherol, a component of some vitamin E pills, and developing arthritis of the knee, shown at right.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gamma tocopherol tends to be found in newer E supplements--those that boast of "mixed tocopherols."

From Time Magazine Archive