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(biochemistry) Any of a class of pentacyclic compounds, somewhat similar to steroids, that have various functions in prokaryotes.
Use hopanoid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hopanoid means (biochemistry) Any of a class of pentacyclic compounds, somewhat similar to steroids, that have various functions in prokaryotes.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use hopanoid where its definition matches the intended context.
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