quercetin

Definitions


[ˈkwəːsɪtɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a yellow crystalline pigment present in plants, used as a food supplement to reduce allergic responses or boost immunity


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Origin:
mid 19th century: probably from Latin quercetum ‘oak grove’ (from quercus ‘oak’) + -in




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