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Definition of retinol

retinol

/ˈrɛtənɑːl/
ret · i · nol
Plural:retinols
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retinol Lexical Profile

retinol Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A fat-soluble alcohol form of vitamin A found in animal products such as liver, egg yolks, and dairy, essential for vision, bone growth, and cellular health, and widely used in topical skincare products to treat acne and reduce wrinkles.

Example

"The dermatologist recommended applying a mild retinol cream at night to improve skin texture and stimulate collagen production."

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• Nearby Words

retina
retinal
retinoid
retinol
retinue
retire
retired

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s from 'retina' (because the compound produces the pigments found in the retina of the eye) and the chemical suffix '-ol', denoting an alcohol.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retinol. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retinol
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