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rotenoid

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ro·​te·​noid | \ ˈrōtᵊnˌȯid \
plural -s

Definition of rotenoid

: any of various compounds (as deguelin or toxicarol) related chemically to rotenone and usually occurring with it

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History and Etymology for rotenoid

rotenone + -oid

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“Rotenoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rotenoid. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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