quercitin

/ˈkwɜːrsɪtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A flavonoid found in the bark, leaves, and nuts of the oak tree, believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

“The supplement contained a high concentration of quercetin, which was said to have numerous health benefits.”

Synonyms

  • antioxidant
  • flavonoid
  • polyphenol

Antonyms

  • oxidizer
  • toxicant