polyene

noun

poly·ene | \ ˈpä-lē-ˌēn

Definition of polyene

: an organic compound containing many double bonds especially : one having the double bonds in a long aliphatic hydrocarbon chain

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Some are resistant to all three main classes of antifungal drugs used to treat Candida infections, azoles, echinocandins, and polyenes. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Deadly drug-resistant fungus sparks outbreaks in UK—and it’s stalking US," 16 Aug. 2017

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polyene

noun

poly·ene | \ ˈpäl-ē-ˌēn

: an organic compound containing many double bonds especially : one having the double bonds in a long aliphatic hydrocarbon chain