tocopherol
tocopherol · tocopherols
Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a…Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.
More definitions
- a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
Origin
From Ancient Greek τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”) + φέρειν (phérein, “to bear or carry”) + -oFrom Ancient Greek τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”) + φέρειν (phérein, “to bear or carry”) + -ol.
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Forms
plural: tocopherols| Singular | tocopherol |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedtocotrienol
See also
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