quercetic

/kwəˈrɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or obtained from the oak tree, especially the pedunculate oak.

“The quercetic acid found in oak trees has been used for medicinal purposes.”

2. noun

A substance or compound derived from the oak tree, especially the pedunculate oak.

“Researchers studied the properties of quercetic acid in oak tree extracts.”

Synonyms

  • oak-like
  • pedunculate

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • non-oak