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catechin /ˈkatɪtʃɪn /noun [mass noun] ChemistryA crystalline compound which is the major constituent of catechu.- A phenol; chemical formula: C15H14O6; several isomers.
Apples are rich in plant compounds called flavonoids including catechin and quercetin....- One could conclude that foods rich in longer-chain catechin oligomers are most likely to provide bioavailable catechin.
- Other nutrients important for gum health include vitamin A, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, and flavonoids such as quercetin, catechin, anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins.
OriginMid 19th century: from catechu + -in1. |