sterol meaning

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

Definition of sterol

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

    Synonyms: steroid alcohol

    Type of: alcohol, steroid

    Kinds: cholesterol, ergosterol

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in OL · 6-letter words

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