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phytol

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Main Entry: phy·tol

Pronunciation: \ˈfī-ˌtȯl, -ˌtōl\

Function: noun

: an oily aliphatic primary alcohol C₂₀H₃₉OH obtained by hydrolysis of chlorophyll and used in synthesizing vitamin E and vitamin K₁

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