endoperoxide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥dóm Proto-Hellenic *éndon Ancient Greek ἔνδον (éndon)der. English endo- English peroxide English endoperoxide From endo- + peroxide.
Meanings
- Any heterocycle containing a peroxide -O-O- residue in the ring; found especially in certain intermediates in prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endoperoxides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |