zoosterol

/zoʊsˈtɛrɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of zoosterol, a compound that occurs in the wool of some animals, but is also synthesized by some microorganisms.

“The researcher studied the properties of zoosterol found in certain types of sheep’s wool.”

Synonyms

  • polyene
  • zoosterol

Antonyms

  • hydrocarbon
  • saturated compound