Triterpene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Triterpene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from six isoprene units, and having thirty carbon atoms; they are relatively rare.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from six isoprene units, and having thirty carbon atoms; they are relatively rare.
Word Forms
- triterpenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pentacyclic, tetracyclic, tetraterpene, hemiterpene, sesquiterpene, monoterpene.
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