phthiocerol

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Synonyms: phthiocol

Antonyms: phthiocol

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} A [[hydroxy]] derivative of a [[methyl]][[tetratriacontane]] that is a characteristic constituent of the [[wax]]es of [[tubercule]] [[bacillus|bacilli]]

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