Definition of "steroidal"

steroidal

adjective
not comparable
1. (biochemistry) Of, being, or derived from a steroid.
2. (by extension, economics) Characterized by rapid growth, especially growth that is unsustainable or out of line with economic fundamentals or expectations.
  Quotations
  Weaning China off steroidal industrial policies that feel good in the short run but are toxic in the long run is the key to sustained, high-quality growth and reconciliation of international disputes.
  2023, Keyu Jin, The New China Playbook, page 48