Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A phytochemical found in turmeric and other species in the genus Curcuma that is used in alternative medicine and is purported to have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The coloring matter of turmeric.
- noun A name given to several yellow acid coal-tar colors, as, fast yellow, brilliant yellow, and citronin. Also
curcumein .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) The coloring principle of turmeric, or curcuma root, extracted as an orange yellow crystalline substance, C14H14O4, with a green fluorescence.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun chemistry a
polyphenol ; theactive ingredient of thespice turmeric
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Turmeric contains a plant-based chemical called curcumin which is easily absorbed by the body, according to a study from Tufts University in Boston.
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When he presented his research again but referred to curcumin as the "new pharmaceutical" agent, his colleagues took notice.
Carolyn Anderson: East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life Carolyn Anderson 2011
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When he presented his research again but referred to curcumin as the "new pharmaceutical" agent, his colleagues took notice.
Carolyn Anderson: East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life Carolyn Anderson 2011
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When he presented his research again but referred to curcumin as the "new pharmaceutical" agent, his colleagues took notice.
Carolyn Anderson: East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life Carolyn Anderson 2011
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When he presented his research again but referred to curcumin as the "new pharmaceutical" agent, his colleagues took notice.
Carolyn Anderson: East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life Carolyn Anderson 2011
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When he presented his research again but referred to curcumin as the "new pharmaceutical" agent, his colleagues took notice.
Carolyn Anderson: East Indian Cuisine Could Save Your Life Carolyn Anderson 2011
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Such studies raise the question of which is better to take: whole turmeric, generally used as a powdered spice with food; or curcumin, which is usually taken as a supplement?
Dr. Andrew Weil: A Simple New Year's Resolution For Your Health Dr. Andrew Weil 2010
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Such studies raise the question of which is better to take: whole turmeric, generally used as a powdered spice with food; or curcumin, which is usually taken as a supplement?
Dr. Andrew Weil: A Simple New Year's Resolution For Your Health Dr. Andrew Weil 2010
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Turmeric is a spice that offers potent brain protection and can be taken in a concentrated form often called curcumin.
The Chemistry of Calm M.D. Henry Emmons 2010
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Have a Curry Meal: A constituent of curry spices known as curcumin blocks Alzheimer's-like brain damage and boosts memory in animal and lab tests.
Jean Carper: World Alzheimer's Day: 10 Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's 2010
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