flavonoid
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From 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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[edit]Translations
[edit]any of many compounds that are plant metabolites
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