QUERCETIN


Meaning of QUERCETIN in English

[ 'kwə:sɪtɪn ]

■ noun Chemistry a yellow crystalline pigment present in plants, used as a food supplement to reduce allergic responses or boost immunity.

Origin

C19: prob. from L. quercetum 'oak grove' (from quercus 'oak') + -in 1 .

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