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Polish
Etymology
Borrowed from English steroid. Doublet of steroid.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstɛ.rɘt/
- Rhymes: -ɛrɘt
- Syllabification: ste‧ryd
Noun
steryd m inan (related adjective sterydowy)
- (biochemistry) steroid (class of organic compounds)
- Synonym: steroid
- (bodybuilding) steroid (any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance)
- Synonym: steroid
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Further reading
- steryd in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- steryd in Polish dictionaries at PWN