curcumin

noun

cur·​cu·​min ˈkər-kyə-mən 

: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C₂₁H₂₀O₆ that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric

Examples of curcumin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turmeric Turmeric and its main ingredient, curcumin, are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.15 Research is conflicting on the benefits of turmeric and curcumin in muscle recovery. —Health, 12 May 2025

The system succeeded in delivering curcumin and piperine into the colon cancer cells. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025

Research suggests curcumin may help manage several heart disease risk factors, including the following: Studies suggested that curcumin reduced several metabolic and heart health outcomes. —Regina C. Windsor, Mph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

Research shows that curcumin can help fight inflammation in the body and support treatments for different long-term health conditions, including cancer, obesity, and diabetes.2526 10. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French curcumine, from curcum- (from New Latin Curcuma, the turmeric plant, from Arabic kurkum) + -ine -in entry 1

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curcumin

• acumen
• albumen
• albumin
• bitumen
• cerumen
• illumine
• inhuman
• nonhuman
• subhuman
• crewman
• crewmen
• cumin

Medical Definition

curcumin

noun

cur·​cu·​min ˈkər-kyə-mən 

: an orange-yellow crystalline compound C₂₁H₂₀O₆ that constitutes the chief coloring principle of turmeric