tocopherol
nounHow to pronounce tocopherol:
Definition of tocopherol:
- tocopherol (noun):
- alpha-tocopherol
- any of several fat-soluble oily phenolic compounds with varying degrees of antioxidant vitamin e activity
- noun. a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body.
Synonyms for tocopherol:
alpha-tocopheral
antioxidant
e
fat-soluble vitamin
vitamin e
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