"androstene" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: androstenes [plural]
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  1. (organic chemistry) A monounsaturated derivative of androstane that is the basis of many steroids Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Derived forms: androstenediol, androstenedione

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