tocopherol

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Definition of tocopherol in English Turkish dictionary

tokoferol

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Definition of tocopherol in English English dictionary

Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain

Any of several fat-soluble, oily, phenolic compounds with antioxidant vitamin E activity

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

Accumulates in the epidermis and forms a barrier against moisture evaporation from the skin An anti-oxidant, Vitamin E helps prevent free radical damage in the skin tissues Major anti-oxidant nutrient; retards cellular aging due to oxidation; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary walls prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons Aids against dry skin Used as an antioxidant in cosmetics See Vitamin E

{i} vitamin E, vitamin that is soluble in fat and essential for normal reproduction and is a significant antioxidant (vitamin E is found mainly in milk, vegetable oils, whole-grain cereals, plant leaves and wheat germ oil)

the chemical name for vitamin E

(Vitamin E) Accumulates in the epidermis and forms a barrier against moisture evaporation from the skin An anti-oxidant, Vitamin E helps prevent free radical damage in the skin tissues Major anti-oxidant nutrient; retards cellular aging due to oxidation; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary walls prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons Aids against dry skin Used as an antioxidant in cosmetics See Vitamin E

Hyphenation

to·coph·er·ol

Synonyms

e306, e307, e308, e309, antioxidant

Etymology

[ tO-'kä-f&-"rol, -"rOl ] (noun.) 1936. International Scientific Vocabulary, ultimately from Greek tokos childbirth, offspring + pherein to carry, bear; more at THANE, BEAR.