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STEROL [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

Any of the natural products derived from the steroid nucleus; all are waxy, colorless solids soluble in most organic solvents but not in water, and contain one alcohol functional group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Nom générique d'alcools cycliques très répandus dans les règnes animal et végétal où ils jouent un rôle important (ex : cholestérol, ergostérol).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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