POLYPHENOLS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word polyphenols. (close relations)
Definition of POLYPHENOLS
Best Alternative Words for POLYPHENOLS
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antioxidants | nounn | |||||||
noun • substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides | ||||||||
bioflavonoids | nounn | |||||||
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catechins | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance | ||||||||
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adjective • composed of more than one part noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts • (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight • an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) • a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts • composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked • put or add together • calculate principal and interest • create by mixing or combining • combine so as to form a whole; mix | ||||||||
flavanones | nounn | |||||||
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flavones | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any of a class of tricyclic aromatic heterocyclic ketones, especially the naturally occurring flavonoids | ||||||||
flavonoids | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone | ||||||||
flavonols | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any of several flavonoids that have a 3-hydroxyflavone backbone. | ||||||||
phenolics | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thermosetting resin | ||||||||
phenols | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups • a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally | ||||||||
tannins | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine |