polyphenol

noun

poly·​phe·​nol ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl How to pronounce polyphenol (audio)
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially : an antioxidant phytochemical
polyphenolic adjective

Examples of polyphenol in a Sentence

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Other studies have found that the lignans—a type of polyphenol—in pumpkin seeds may help reduce the risk of and help treat breast cancer. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024 Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables—including spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce—contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants called polyphenols, which protect cells from damage.17 Add leafy greens to a smoothie or a soup, or eat them alone. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 Examples are capsaicin in chili peppers, polyphenols in green tea, and sulforaphane in broccoli. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024 Here’s the kicker: Caudalie founder Mathilde Thomas discovered that the vineyard’s leftover grapes and stalks – which remained after distilling, and which were typically thrown out and wasted – contain powerful polyphenols, a facial anti-aging, antioxidant compound found in grapes and grapevines. Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polyphenol 

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First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polyphenol was in 1894

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“Polyphenol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphenol. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

polyphenol

noun
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially : an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals
polyphenolic adjective
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