chlorogenic acid

noun

chlo·​ro·​gen·​ic acid ˌklȯr-ə-ˈje-nik- How to pronounce chlorogenic acid (audio)
: a crystalline acid C16H18O9 occurring in various plant parts (such as coffee beans)

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Apples also have a low glycemic index and contain chlorogenic acid, both of which help to regulate blood sugar and prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Coffee also has polyphenols (e.g., chlorogenic acid) and flavonoids with antioxidant effects.11 Tea, like coffee, contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that may benefit your health. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chlorogenic acid

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circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chlorogenic acid was circa 1889

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chlorogenic acid

noun
chlo·​ro·​gen·​ic acid ˌklōr-ə-ˌjen-ik-, ˌklȯr- How to pronounce chlorogenic acid (audio)
: a crystalline acid C16H18O9 occurring in various plant parts (as potatoes or coffee beans)
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