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catechin.

A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkatɪt͡ʃɪn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæt.ə.t͡ʃɪn/US
  1. A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol

Where this word comes from

From catech(u) + -in. Compare catechol.

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