Phytane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phytane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkane with one more carbon than pristane.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A diterpenoid alkane with one more carbon than pristane.
Word Forms
- phytanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pristane, phytoprostane, norpristane, phytanyl, tetramethylpentadecane, phytosteroid.
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