polyphenol

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Etymology

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From poly- +‎ phenol.

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Noun

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polyphenol (plural polyphenols)

  1. (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.
    • 2024 September 2, Alice Callahan, “How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      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.
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