catechin
noun
cat·e·chin
ˈka-tə-ˌkin 
: a crystalline flavonoid compound C15H14O6 or its derivatives having antioxidant properties and used in dyeing and tanning
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Green Tea Green tea contains high amounts of antioxidants called catechins.
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Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Green Tea Green tea contains catechins—plant compounds that may help improve insulin sensitivity.
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Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
Their research pinpointed the efficacy of antioxidant activity and studied the effects of catechins and resveratrol.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Green Tea Green tea contains catechins—plant compounds that may help improve insulin sensitivity.
—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2026
Their research pinpointed the efficacy of antioxidant activity and studied the effects of catechins and resveratrol.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for catechin
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“Catechin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catechin. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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catechin
noun
cat·e·chin
ˈkat-ə-ˌkin
: a crystalline compound C15H14O6 that is related chemically to the flavones, is found in catechu, and is used in dyeing and tanning
also
: a derivative of this compound
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