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.”