rezˈvirə.ˌtrȯl, -ˌträl, -ˌtrōl noun
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Etymology: origin unknown
: a compound C 14 H 12 O 3 that is a trihydroxy trans form of stilbene found in some plants, fruits (as the mulberry), and seeds (as the peanut) and especially in the skin of grapes and certain grape-derived products (as red wine) and that has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer