desmethylsteranes

A form of desmethylsterane — Any of a group of hydrocarbons (4-methyl-24-alkyl-steranes) derived from sterane and associated with the generation of petroleum.

Scrabble 26

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of desmethylsterane
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