guaiasanol

/ɡwaɪ.əˈsænɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lignan found in certain plant species.

“The researchers isolated guaiasanol from the leaves of the plant to study its properties.”

2. chemistry

A specific lignan with a particular chemical structure.

“The chemist analyzed the guaiasanol’s molecular composition to understand its behavior.”

Synonyms

  • guaiacol
  • lignan

Antonyms

  • non-guaiacol compound
  • non-lignan