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Retinol in Irish (Reiteanól): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for retinol is reiteanól, a masculine noun.
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How to say “retinol” in Irish

Irish:
reiteanól
English:
retinol
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RET-yuh-nohl”  /ˈɾʲɛtʲənˠoːlˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
reiteanóil, an reiteanóil (e.g. leibhéal reiteanóil, level of retinol)

What does “reiteanól” mean?

retinol
Retinol is a form of vitamin A found in animal foods and used in skin-care products.Also: vitamin a, vitamin a1.

“Reiteanól” with the article

Here is reiteanól after the article (an t-alt).

an reiteanól
the retinol
No change after an

“Reiteanól” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using reiteanól, the Irish word for retinol.

Is cineál vitimín A é reiteanól.
Retinol is a type of vitamin A.
Tá reiteanól le fáil in ae agus in im.
Retinol is found in liver and butter.
Úsáidtear an reiteanól in uachtair chraicinn.
Retinol is used in skin creams.
Rinne an dochtúir tástáil ar leibhéal reiteanóil san fhuil.
The doctor tested the level of retinol in the blood.
Ná húsáid an iomarca reiteanóil le linn toirchis.
Don't use too much retinol during pregnancy.
Tá reiteanól san uachtar oíche seo.
There is retinol in this night cream.
Cabhraíonn an reiteanól leis an bhfís sa dorchadas.
Retinol helps vision in the dark.

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Retinol in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for retinol?

The Irish for retinol is reiteanól (pronounced “RET-yuh-nohl”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce reiteanól in Irish?

Reiteanól is said like “RET-yuh-nohl” (IPA /ˈɾʲɛtʲənˠoːlˠ/).

Does reiteanól have a plural?

No plural form is given for reiteanól in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Is 'reiteanól' the same as vitamin A?

Reiteanól is the main form of vitamin A (vitimín A) found in animal foods; plants supply carotene (carotéin), which the body converts to it.

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