"quercitin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkwɜɹsɪtɪn/
Etymology: From Latin quercētum (“oak plantation”) + -in. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|quercētum||oak plantation}} Latin quercētum (“oak plantation”), {{suffix|en||in}} + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quercitin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains. Wikipedia link: quercitin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: meletin

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