elemicin

/ɛˈlɛmɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A phenolic compound found in various plants, particularly in the seeds of Illicium verum.

“The researcher isolated elemicin from the seeds of Illicium verum to study its antioxidant properties.”

Synonyms

  • natural antioxidant
  • phenolic compound

Antonyms

  • synthetic compound
  • toxin