Curcumin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Curcumin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, biochemistry) A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.
Word Forms
- curcumins
Synonyms for curcumin
Depending on context, synonyms include circumin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curcumine, curcuminoid, cyclocurcumin, octahydrocurcumin, octahydrocurcuminoid, mitocurcumin.
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