flavonoid
English edit
Etymology edit
flavone + -oid, from Latin flāvus (“yellow”). Not related to flavor.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
flavonoid (plural flavonoids)
- (organic chemistry) 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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Translations edit
any of many compounds that are plant metabolites
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