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retinol

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtɪnɒl/

Definition of retinol

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil. It is essential for growth and for vision in dim light. Also called vitamin A.
    • A carotenoid alcohol; chemical formula: C20H29OH

Origin:

1960s: from retina + -ol

retinol in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of retinol in the US English dictionary