Anthocyanin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæn.θoʊˈsaɪ.ə.nɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthocyanin is a noun meaning (botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).
Meaning
(botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).
Word Forms
- anthocyanins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leuco, anthocyanine, anthocyan, anthocyanidin, anthocyanoside, deoxyanthocyanin.
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