See Also: terpenoid(dictionary)

terpenoid (iou)



terpenoid noun & adjective. M20.
[from TERPENE + -OID.]
Chemistry.
A. noun. Any of a large class of organic compounds (including terpenes, diterpenes, sesquiterpenes, etc.) which have the formula (C5H8)n and molecules composed of linked isoprene units; a compound related to these in molecular structure. M20.
b. adjective. Of the nature of or pertaining to a terpenoid or terpenoids; related to terpenes. M20.