polyphenol

polyphenol noun: 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.

Noun

polyphenol (plural polyphenols)

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.
- 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.2024 September 2, Alice Callahan, “How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

polyphenol meaning in Gujarati and Thai

polyphenol in Gujarati

any of a large class of organic compounds: બહુદર્શવ bahudarśav

polyphenol in Thai

any of a large class of organic compounds: พอลิฟีนอล

Forms of polyphenol

plural	polyphenols

Origin of polyphenol

From poly- + phenol.

Words formed from polyphenol

Questions about polyphenol

What does polyphenol mean?: Polyphenol means 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.
What is polyphenol in Gujarati?: Polyphenol in Gujarati is બહુદર્શવ (bahudarśav). See Polyphenol meaning in Gujarati.
What part of speech is polyphenol?: Polyphenol is a noun.
What is the plural of polyphenol?: The plural of polyphenol is polyphenols.

Words near polyphenol in the dictionary

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