stanol
nounEtymology From st(erol) + -ane + -ol.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any saturated steroid alcohol, formed by hydrogenation of an appropriate sterol
- Derived terms
- phytostanol
- Related terms
- stanone
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