retinene

retinene
retinene [ret′'n ēn΄]
n.
RETIN(A) + -ENE
Biochem. RETINAL

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ret·i·nene (rĕtʹn-ēn') n.
Either of two yellow to red retinal pigments, formed by oxidation of vitamin A alcohols. Also called retinal2.

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