genistein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pale yellow isoflavone derivative C₁₅H₁₀O₅ originally obtained from dyer's broom (Genista tinctoria) and also present as a glycoside in soybeans and other leguminous plants, which has antioxidant, estrogenic, and other physiological effects in humans and animals.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒəˈnɪ.sti.ɪn/

Word forms

genistein

Etymology

From translingual Genista + -ein.

Related words

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