Catechin

//ˈkatɪt͡ʃɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
  2. 2
    a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance wordnet

Etymology

From catech(u) + -in. Compare catechol.

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