[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A long-chain terpenoid alcohol, C₂₀ H₄₀ O, that is a colourless oil obtained by the hydrolysis of various biologically important compounds including chlorophyll and vitamins E and K.


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Origin:
early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From German Phytol from ancient Greek ϕυτόν plant + German -ol