'C32H16' definitions:

Definition of 'C32H16'

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  • Retinol \Ret"i*nol\, n. [Gr. ??? resin + L. oleum oil.]
  • 1. (Chem.) A hydrocarbon oil C32H16, obtained by the distillation of resin, -- used as a solvent, as an antiseptic, and in printer's ink. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. One of the compounds which function as vitamin A. Called also vitamin A, vitamin A1 and vitamin A alcohol. See vitamin A1. [PJC]