
Hydrocarbons or their derivatives formed by the condensation of six isoprene units (equivalent to three terpene units) and containing, therefore, 30 carbon atoms; e.g., squalene, certain steroids, cardiac glycosides. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: trī-tĕr′pēnz Definitions: 1. Hydrocarbons or their derivatives formed by the condensation of six isoprene units (equivalent to three terpene units) and containing, therefore, 30 carbon atoms; squalene, certain steroids, cardiac glycosides.
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