noun
tocopherol
Tocopherol (noun) means any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.
noun
1
Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “tocopherol”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Ancient Greek τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”) + φέρειν (phérein, “to bear or carry”) + -ol.
Rhymes for tocopherol
See all rhymes for tocopherol →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tocopherol?
"tocopherol" (noun) means any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.