tocopherol
noun
to·coph·er·ol
| \ tō-ˈkä-fə-ˌrȯl
, -ˌrōl\
, -ˌrōl\
Definition of tocopherol
: any of several fat-soluble oily phenolic compounds with varying degrees of antioxidant vitamin E activity
especially
: alpha-tocopherol
Examples of tocopherol in a Sentence
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The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, New York Times, "Choosing the Best Moisturizer for Your Skin," 16 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Choosing the best moisturizer for your skin | Idaho Statesman," 29 Oct. 2017 The three most common allergens were fragrances, parabens and tocopherol. — Jane E. Brody, New York Times, "Choosing the Best Moisturizer for Your Skin," 16 Oct. 2017 Its tocopherol (vitamin E) is a potent natural antioxidant, which protects hair from environmental wear and damage. — Jihan Forbes, Allure, "Review: Sashapure's Perfectly Defining Curl Cream," 17 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tocopherol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tocopherol
noun
to·coph·er·ol
| \ tō-ˈkäf-ə-ˌrȯl
, -ˌrōl
\
, -ˌrōl
\
Medical Definition of tocopherol
: any of several fat-soluble oily phenolic compounds with varying degrees of antioxidant vitamin E activity
especially
: alpha-tocopherol