flavonoid

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/ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of many compounds that are plant metabolites, being formally derived from flavone; they have antioxidant properties, and sometimes contribute to flavor.

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Synonyms

quercetin aglycones flavenoid flavanoid flavonoloid flavonol flavone flavanonol flavonolignan flavol flavonone flavane flavanol biflavonoid flavanone phytoflavonol

Associated

rutin biosynthesis antioxidant alkaloid grapefruit putative citrus methyl erroneous constituents enzyme

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