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bacteriohopanepolyol en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /bækˌtɪəɹi.oʊˌhoʊpəˌniːpoʊliˌɔːl/

Etymology

From bacterio- + hopane + polyol.

Meanings

  1. Any of a group of bacterial pentacyclic triterpenoids found in the lipid cell membranes of many bacteria, frequently used as biomarkers in sedimentary rocks.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
BHP Abbr=Yes lexicographic
bacteriohopanepolyols Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

bacteriohopanoid