Definition of flavonoid in English:
flavonoid
noun ˈfleɪvənɔɪdˈflāvəˌnoid
Chemistry Any of a large class of plant pigments having a structure based on or similar to that of flavone.
Example sentencesExamples
- Such chemicals as carotenoids, flavonoids and phenols are generally present in foods of plant rather than animal origin.
- Apples are rich in plant compounds called flavonoids including catechin and quercetin.
- Naturally occurring plant pigments, flavonoids are one of the reasons fruits and vegetables are so good for you.
- Quercetin is a flavonoid derived from a water-soluble plant pigment.
- The brain benefits of grape juice stem from its flavonoids, natural plant chemicals that act as antioxidants.