cholestene

/ˌkɒlɪˈstiːniːn, -ˈstɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A saturated hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C17H36.

“The chemist isolated a cholesten from the mixture and began to analyze its properties.”

Synonyms

  • sterane
  • triterpene

Antonyms

  • unsaturated hydrocarbon