Definitions For Terpenoid

Noun

TERPENOID (plural TERPENOIDs) (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

Related terms

terpene hemiterpenoid monoterpenoid sesquiterpenoid diterpenoid sesterterpenoid triterpenoid tetraterpenoid polyterpenoid

Etymology

terpene + oid

Anagrams

repointed

Is Terpenoid a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
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Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
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Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
14

The word Terpenoid is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

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