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terpenoid, n. (and a.) Chem.|ˈtɜːpənɔɪd|
[a. G. terpenoid (Vogel & Stohl 1933, in Ber. d. Deut. Chem. Ges. LXVI. B. 1066): see terpene and -oid.]
A terpene in the broadest sense: used when terpene itself is restricted to compounds with the formula C10H16. Also attrib. and as adj.
1933Chem. Abstr. XXVII. 4807 The name terpenoids is suggested for the resin alcs., resin acids, sterols and xanthophylls, including carotene. 1956I. L. Finar Organic Chem. II. viii. 250 There is..a tendency to call the whole group terpenoids instead of terpenes, and to restrict the name terpene to the compounds C10H16. 1972Science 5 May 512/2 Some species of caterpillars..possess oxidases in their gut that are capable of metabolizing the repellent terpenoids such as pyrethrin from chrysanthemums. 1975Nature 31 Jan. 365/2 Both substances are terpenoid, derived from the essential oils absinthol and cannabinol. |