quercetin

noun

quer·​ce·​tin ˈkwər-sə-tən How to pronounce quercetin (audio)
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants

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Growing methods may play a role Grapes produce quercetin in response to sunlight. Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025 This includes quercetin, an antioxidant with immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties, and chlorogenic acid, which has been linked to a lower risk of cancer and hypertension.111213 4. Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025 Quercetin The flavonoid quercetin is primarily found in apples, berries, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and lettuce. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025 Quercetin Naturally found in certain foods such as apples and onions, quercetin is a flavonoid compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Staff Author, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quercetin

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin quercetum oak forest, from quercus oak — more at fir

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quercetin was in 1856

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“Quercetin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quercetin. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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quercetin

noun
quer·​ce·​tin ˈkwər-sət-ən How to pronounce quercetin (audio)
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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