Pronunciation: rez- ' vir- ə - ˌ tro ̇ l, - ˌ träl, - ˌ tr ō l
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1991
: a trihydroxy stilbene derivative C 10 H 12 O 3 that is found in some plants, fruits, seeds, and grape-derived products (as red wine) and has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer