English word meroterpenoid comes from English mero- (Part. Partial.), English terpenoid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mero- | English (eng) | Part. Partial. |
| terpenoid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) A very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber. |
| meroterpenoid | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Any terpenoid derived from a meroterpene. |