Cholestene

/ˈkoʊlɛˌstin/ noun

Definition

An unsaturated hydrocarbon compound related to cholesterol that is found in animal fats and oils.

Etymology

From Greek 'chole' (bile) + 'stear' (fat) + '-ene' (chemical suffix indicating a hydrocarbon). A chemical compound related to the cholesterol family.

Kelly Says

Cholestene is basically an intermediate form of cholesterol—it's what cholesterol looks like if you remove some atoms. These molecular cousins show how chemistry builds complexity from simple building blocks.

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