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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesterpenoide
Pronunciation / Transliteration: teʁ.peˈnoj.dʒi
"Os terpenoides são amplamente utilizados na indústria de fragrâncias."
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A large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals similar to terpenes, derived from five-carbon isoprene units, but containing oxygen heteroatoms or undergoing structural rearrangements.
"Many essential oils and plant extracts are rich in terpenoids that contribute to their characteristic aromas."
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Relating to or having the chemical or structural characteristics of a terpenoid.
"The researchers analyzed the terpenoid profile of the resin to determine its botanical origin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'terpene' (coined in the late 19th century from German 'Terpentin', meaning turpentine) combined with the suffix '-oid', originating from the Greek 'oeidēs' meaning 'like' or 'form'. It entered scientific terminology in the mid-20th century to describe naturally occurring organic compounds structurally related to terpenes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Terpenoid" is said worldwide
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terpénoïde
Transliteration: tɛʁ.pe.nwaid
"Les terpénoïdes sont des composés organiques présents dans de nombreuses plantes."
Terpenoid
Transliteration: tɛʁpeˈnɔɪ̯t
"Terpenoide spielen eine wichtige Rolle im Stoffwechsel von Pflanzen."
terpenoide
Transliteration: tɛr.peˈnɔi.de
"I terpenoidi sono responsabili dell'aroma di molte piante aromatiche."
terpenoide
Transliteration: teɾ.peˈnoi.ðe
"Muchos terpenoides tienen propiedades medicinales y antioxidantes."
terpenoide
Transliteration: teʁ.peˈnoj.dʒi
"Os terpenoides são amplamente utilizados na indústria de fragrâncias."
टर्पेनॉइड
Transliteration: tarpenoyid
"टर्पेनॉइड पौधों में पाए जाने वाले प्राकृतिक यौगिक हैं।"
类萜
Transliteration: lèi tiē
"类萜是一类广泛存在于植物中的天然有机化合物。"
테르페노이드
Transliteration: tereupenoidu
"테르페노이드는 식물계에 널리 분포하는 유기 화합물입니다."
テルペノイド
Transliteration: terupenoido
"テルペノイドは植物の香りや色に関係する化合物です。"
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