quercetagetin

noun

quer·​ce·​tag·​e·​tin

ˌkwərsəˈtajətə̇n

plural -s

: a pale-yellow crystalline flavonol pigment C₁₅H₄O₂(OH)₆ obtained from African and French marigolds

Word History

Etymology

blend of quercetin and New Latin Tagetes; from its color's resembling that of quercetin

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Rhymes for quercetagetin

• chloromycetin
• kinetin
• tibetan
• threaten