terpenoid definition by Wordo

Noun

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

flavors

,

turpentine

,

the

steroids

,

the

carotene

pigments

and

rubber

.