English Explanatory Dictionary

catechin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol

Pronunciation

/ˈkatɪt͡ʃɪn/ /ˈkæt.ə.t͡ʃɪn/

Word forms

catechin catechins

Etymology

From catech(u) + -in. Compare catechol.

Derived words

epicatechin isocatechin
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