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flavone

flavone

9.9
A colorless plant substance that helps make pigments like yellow in flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈfleɪvoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flavona
  • The flavone extracted from the plant has many health benefits.
  • flavone as quercetin
  • flavone (rutin

Examples

  • Many yellow flowers contain flavone as a key pigment component.

  • Many fruits contain flavones that contribute to their color.

  • Researchers isolated flavone from the leaves to study its antioxidant properties.

  • The structure of flavone provides a basis for understanding related plant compounds.

  • Many fruits, such as apples and grapes, contain flavone compounds that contribute to their vibrant colors.

  • Research shows that various flavone extracts can help protect plants from environmental stress.

  • Some herbal supplements are made from flavone extracts known for their potential health benefits.

Surface Forms

flavone singular
flavones plural

Morphology

flavone = flav (opaque) = flav + one

The element 'flav-' is a specialized combining form (relating to 'yellow') and '-one' is a technical chemical suffix; together they form a technical compound name not transparently derived for general learners.

Etymology

Flavone comes from the Latin flavus, meaning 'yellow', plus the chemical ending -one. So flavone is a plant compound tied to many pigments, and the name helps you remember its link to yellow plant colour.