LUTEOLIN

Noun

luteolin (countable and uncountable, plural luteolins)

(organic compound) A particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidant

Source: Wiktionary


Lu"te*o*lin, n. Etym: [From NL. Reseda luteola, fr. L. luteolus yellowish, fr. luteus: cf. F. lutéoline. See Luteous.] (Chem.)

Definition: A yellow dyestuff obtained from the foliage of the dyer's broom (Reseda luteola).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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