Definition of polyphenol in English:
polyphenol
noun ˌpɒlɪˈfiːnɒlˌpäliˈfēˌnôl
Chemistry A compound containing more than one phenolic hydroxyl group.
Example sentencesExamples
- Earlier work by the group suggests that at least some of the newfound fibrinogen effects trace to polyphenols - pigmented antioxidant compounds in beer, tea, wine, and fruit juices.
- The green tea extract in HydroxyTea contains chemical elements called polyphenols, like the catechin epigallocatechin gallate (called EGCG for short).
- Green tea is a good source of catechin polyphenols, compounds that may increase the total amount of calories burned in any given day.
- It is possible that other soluble phenolics, possibly polyphenols, can be localized in the cytoplasm and in the nuclei and/or apoplast.
- According to several scientists, chocolate contains polyphenols - chemical compounds renowned for their heart-helping properties.
Derivatives
adjective
Chemistry This comprises synthesis of different flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds like tannins and lignins.
Example sentencesExamples
- The flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties and are widely distributed in foods of plant origin such as vegetables, fruits, tea and wine.
- Recent studies indicate that the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, from which green tea is derived, contain several polyphenolic compounds called catechins, which are also found in grape skins and seeds.
- In test tube assays using fat cells, the polyphenolic polymers were found to increase sugar metabolism a whopping 20-fold.
- There were considerable difficulties in resolving enzymes in T. loscosii, due to interference during the extraction from polyphenolic substances and volatile oils.