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Noun: tocopherol  tow'kó-fu,rówl
  1. A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
    "Almonds are rich in tocopherol";
    - vitamin E, E

Derived forms: tocopherols

Type of: antioxidant, fat-soluble vitamin

Encyclopedia: Tocopherol