anthocyanin
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[edit]Noun
[edit]anthocyanin (plural anthocyanins)
- (botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)
Synonyms
[edit]- E163 when used as a food colouring
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[edit]any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments
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