单词 | tocopherol |
释义 | tocopherol/tɒˈkɒfərɒl /noun Biochemistry Any of several closely related compounds, found in wheatgerm oil, egg yolk, and leafy vegetables, which collectively constitute vitamin E. They are fat-soluble alcohols with antioxidant properties, important in the stabilization of cell membranes.Vitamin E is a mixture of several related compounds known as tocopherols....
Origin1930s: from Greek tokos 'offspring' + pherein 'to bear' + -ol. |
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