Definition of retinol in English:

retinol

noun ˈrɛtɪnɒl

mass nounBiochemistry

A yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil. It is essential for growth and for vision in dim light.
〔生化〕视黄醇，维生素A醇。亦称VITAMIN A
A carotenoid alcohol; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₉OH
Also called vitamin A
Example sentencesExamples
- Multivitamins and breakfast cereals were two of the largest sources of retinol, though many brands get some of their vitamin A from beta-carotene.
- Retinoic acid is derived mainly by local synthesis through the enzymatic oxidation of retinol.
- Most skin types can benefit from retinol, a derivative of vitamin A.
- Opt for products that contain skin-lightening ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and licorice.
- Retinol can help skin cells turn over faster so you won't have a lackluster complexion in the A.M.

Origin

1960s: from retina + -ol.

Definition of retinol in US English:

retinol

noun

Biochemistry

A yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil. It is essential for growth and for vision in dim light.
〔生化〕视黄醇，维生素A醇。亦称VITAMIN A
A carotenoid alcohol; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₉OH
Also called vitamin A
Example sentencesExamples
- Opt for products that contain skin-lightening ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and licorice.
- Retinol can help skin cells turn over faster so you won't have a lackluster complexion in the A.M.
- Multivitamins and breakfast cereals were two of the largest sources of retinol, though many brands get some of their vitamin A from beta-carotene.
- Most skin types can benefit from retinol, a derivative of vitamin A.
- Retinoic acid is derived mainly by local synthesis through the enzymatic oxidation of retinol.

Origin

1960s: from retina + -ol.

词汇	retinol
释义	Definition of retinol in English: retinol noun ˈrɛtɪnɒl mass nounBiochemistry A yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil. It is essential for growth and for vision in dim light. 〔生化〕视黄醇，维生素A醇。亦称VITAMIN A A carotenoid alcohol; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₉OH Also called vitamin A Example sentencesExamples Multivitamins and breakfast cereals were two of the largest sources of retinol, though many brands get some of their vitamin A from beta-carotene. Retinoic acid is derived mainly by local synthesis through the enzymatic oxidation of retinol. Most skin types can benefit from retinol, a derivative of vitamin A. Opt for products that contain skin-lightening ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and licorice. Retinol can help skin cells turn over faster so you won't have a lackluster complexion in the A.M. Origin 1960s: from retina + -ol. Definition of retinol in US English: retinol noun Biochemistry A yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil. It is essential for growth and for vision in dim light. 〔生化〕视黄醇，维生素A醇。亦称VITAMIN A A carotenoid alcohol; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₉OH Also called vitamin A Example sentencesExamples Opt for products that contain skin-lightening ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and licorice. Retinol can help skin cells turn over faster so you won't have a lackluster complexion in the A.M. Multivitamins and breakfast cereals were two of the largest sources of retinol, though many brands get some of their vitamin A from beta-carotene. Most skin types can benefit from retinol, a derivative of vitamin A. Retinoic acid is derived mainly by local synthesis through the enzymatic oxidation of retinol. Origin 1960s: from retina + -ol.
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