steroid alcohol meaning

UK US /stəˈrɔɪd ˈælkəhɑl/ 5 syllables

steroid alcohol (noun): any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances.

Definition of steroid alcohol

  1. any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances

    Synonyms: sterol

    Type of: alcohol, steroid

    Kinds: cholesterol, ergosterol

How to pronounce steroid alcohol

steroid alcohol is pronounced /stəˈrɔɪd ˈælkəhɑl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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