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单词 catechin
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Definition of catechin in English:

catechin

nounˈkatɪtʃɪnˈkadəˌ(t)SHən
mass nounChemistry
  • A crystalline compound which is the major constituent of catechu.

    A phenol; chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆; several isomers

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other nutrients important for gum health include vitamin A, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, and flavonoids such as quercetin, catechin, anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins.
    • Green tea contains compounds called catechins, including epigallocatechin gallate - the main catechin responsible for the tea's thermogenic and antioxidant properties.
    • One could conclude that foods rich in longer-chain catechin oligomers are most likely to provide bioavailable catechin.
    • Black Catechu, a component of SJS, was found to have polyphenol components such as catechin which has strong scavenging effects on oxygen radicals.
    • Apples are rich in plant compounds called flavonoids including catechin and quercetin.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from catechu + -in1.

 
 

Definition of catechin in US English:

catechin

nounˈkadəˌ(t)SHən
Chemistry
  • A crystalline compound which is the major constituent of catechu.

    A phenol; chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆; several isomers

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Green tea contains compounds called catechins, including epigallocatechin gallate - the main catechin responsible for the tea's thermogenic and antioxidant properties.
    • Apples are rich in plant compounds called flavonoids including catechin and quercetin.
    • Other nutrients important for gum health include vitamin A, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, and flavonoids such as quercetin, catechin, anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins.
    • One could conclude that foods rich in longer-chain catechin oligomers are most likely to provide bioavailable catechin.
    • Black Catechu, a component of SJS, was found to have polyphenol components such as catechin which has strong scavenging effects on oxygen radicals.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from catechu + -in.

 
 
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