si·tos·ter·ol (s -t s t -rôl , -r l, s -)n. Any of a group of sterols that occur in high concentrations in certain plants, such as yams, and are used in the synthesis of steroid hormones. [Greek s tos, food, grain + sterol.] |
sitosterol [saɪˈtɒstəˌrɒl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white powder or waxy white solid extracted from soya beans, consisting of a mixture of isomers of the formula C29H50O with other sterols: used in cosmetics and medicine
[from Greek sitos food, grain + sterol]
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