Polyphenol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyphenol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a large class of organic compounds, of plant origin, having more than one phenol group; they tend to be colourful and to have antioxidant properties.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a large class of organic compounds, of plant origin, having more than one phenol group; they tend to be colourful and to have antioxidant properties.
Example Sentences
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other plant foods, like nuts and legumes, are rich in polyphenols — antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that some research suggests can support healthy aging.
Word Forms
- polyphenols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxidase, oxidases, polyhydroxyphenol, phenolic, phytopolyphenol, phytophenol.
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