anthocyanin
English
Etymology
Noun
anthocyanin (plural anthocyanins)
- (organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)
Derived terms
Synonyms
- E163 when used as a food colouring
Hyponyms
Translations
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments
|