Diterpene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diterpene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) any terpene formed from four isoprene units, and having twenty carbon atoms; includes vitamin A, the gibberellins, and various biologically active lactones such as quassin.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) any terpene formed from four isoprene units, and having twenty carbon atoms; includes vitamin A, the gibberellins, and various biologically active lactones such as quassin.
Example Sentences
Further experiments are needed to elaborate the exact mechanisms of the hypotensive and diuretic effects of diterpene kaurenoids.
Word Forms
- diterpenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triterpene, tetraterpene, sesquiterpene, hemiterpene, sesterterpene, monoterpene.
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