"presqualene" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From pre- + squalene. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|squalene}} pre- + squalene Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} presqualene (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A metabolic precursor of squalene composed of two farnesyl moieties Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds
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