urolutein

/juːrəluːˈtɛin/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flavonoid pigment found in the uroshiol oil of certain plants, especially poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

“The allergic reaction was caused by exposure to the urolutein in the poison ivy plant.”

Synonyms

  • flavonoid
  • pigment

Antonyms

  • albino
  • nonpigmented