tocopherolPronunciation: /tɒˈkɒfərɒl/Definition of tocopherol noun Biochemistry any of several closely related compounds, found in wheatgerm oil, egg yolk, and leafy vegetables, which collectively constitute vitamin E. They are fat-soluble alcohols with antioxidant properties, important in the stabilization of cell membranes. Origin: 1930s: from Greek tokos 'offspring' + pherein 'to bear' + -oltocopherol in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of tocopherol in the US English dictionary
