Octadecanoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Octadecanoid is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Relating to octadecanoic acid and its derivatives, but especially to polyunsaturated forms that are involved in the biosynthesis of jasmonic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Relating to octadecanoic acid and its derivatives, but especially to polyunsaturated forms that are involved in the biosynthesis of jasmonic acid.
Example Sentences
Many OPRs are part of the octadecanoid pathway that converts linolenic acid to jasmonic acid (JA), but 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid can also act as a mediator in the defence against necrotrophic pathogens.
Word Forms
- octadecanoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include octodecanoid, octadecanoyl, octadecadienoyl, octadecenoyl, pentadecanoyl, octadecanoate.
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