diosphenol

/daɪˈɒsfɪnɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A diosphenol is a class of organic compounds found in certain plants, characterized by their phenolic structure.

“Researchers discovered a new diosphenol in the plant species Diospyros virginiana.”

Synonyms

  • phenolic compound
  • plant alkaloid

Antonyms

  • acetylated compound
  • non-phenolic substance