Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A substance (C21H24O10) discovered in the fresh bark of the root of the apple, pear, cherry, and plum.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Chem.) A bitter white crystalline glucoside extracted from the root bark of the apple, pear, cherry, plum, etc.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun a bitter, crystalline glucoside of phloretin from the root-bark of apple, pear, cherry, etc.

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek φλόος="bark" and ῥίζα="root".

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Examples

  • Plant sterols play a key role in lowering polyphenol, ellagic acid, flavonoids, cholesterol. catechins, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, Resveratrol is an antioxidant that supports carotenoids, phlorizin and resveratrol. the cardiovascular system and the body's ability to protect healthy blood vessels.

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  • The most recent evidence (and excitement!) focuses on apples 'phytonutrient compounds, including quercetin, catechins, phlorizin and chlorogenic acid-powerful antioxidants. "

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  • The most recent evidence (and excitement!) focuses on apples 'phytonutrient compounds, including quercetin, catechins, phlorizin and chlorogenic acid-powerful antioxidants. "

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