bacteriohopanepolyol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bækˌtɪəɹi.oʊˌhoʊpəˌniːpoʊliˌɔːl/
Etymology
From bacterio- + hopane + polyol.
Meanings
- 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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| bacteriohopanepolyols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |