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retinol

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ret·i·nol  (rtn-ôl, -l, -l)
n.
See vitamin A.

retinol [ˈrɛtɪˌnɒl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for vitamin A and rosin oil
[from Greek rhētinē resin + -ol1]

retinol  (rtn-ôl)
See vitamin A.
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Noun1.retinol - an unsaturated alcohol that occurs in marine fish-liver oils and is synthesized biologically from caroteneretinol - an unsaturated alcohol that occurs in marine fish-liver oils and is synthesized biologically from carotene
antiophthalmic factor, axerophthol, vitamin A, A - any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes


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