PHYTOSTEROL

Etymology

Noun

phytosterol (plural phytosterols)

(steroid, botany) Any of a group of steroid alcohols, phytochemicals naturally occurring in plants. They are white powders with mild, characteristic odor, insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols.

Synonyms

• plant sterol

Source: Wiktionary



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