chlorogenic acid
noun
chlo·ro·gen·ic acid
ˌklȯr-ə-ˈje-nik- 
: a crystalline acid C16H18O9 occurring in various plant parts (such as coffee beans)
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Caffeine and chlorogenic acid in coffee also work together to stimulate gut contractions, according to Levi.
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Promotes Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nail Growth Tomatoes also contain chlorogenic acid, a compound that can help encourage collagen production.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
One of the primary heart health benefits of coffee is chlorogenic acid, according to Routhenstein.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chlorogenic acid
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chlorogenic acid
noun
chlo·ro·gen·ic acid
ˌklōr-ə-ˌjen-ik-, ˌklȯr-
: a crystalline acid C16H18O9 occurring in various plant parts (as potatoes or coffee beans)
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