retinene

/ɛtɪˈniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless crystalline compound, a type of vitamin A aldehyde, derived from the oxidation of retinol.

“The research focused on the properties of retinene in relation to vitamin A.”

2. noun

A group of molecules related to retinene, involved in the visual cycle of the eye.

“The study of retinene is crucial to understanding the biology of the retina.”

Synonyms

  • retinol
  • vitamin A aldehyde