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🧪 With many phenols 🌱 A plant chemical
polyphenolic

polyphenolic

8.6
Having many phenol groups in its chemical structure
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒliˈfɛnɒlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : polifenólico
  • Many fruits and vegetables are rich in polyphenolic compounds, which can help to reduce inflammation.
  • polyphenolic protein

Examples

  • The polyphenolic structure of these compounds enhances their antioxidant properties and benefits in health research.

  • These polyphenolic compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other potentially anti-atherogenic effects in the test tube and in some animal models of atherosclerosis.

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  • Studies show that polyphenolic substances found in wine may contribute to cardiovascular health.

Synonyms

phenolic
vspolyphenolic
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Containing or coming from phenol, a chemical in some disinfectants and wines

contains multiple phenol units rather than relating to a single phenol
phenic
vspolyphenolic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to chemicals made from phenol

refers to containing multiple phenol groups rather than being merely derived from phenol

How Many

polyphenolic
  • Specialized
8.6
phenolic
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Surface Forms

polyphenolic positive

Morphology

polyphenolic = phenolic (semi-transparent) = poly + phenol + ic

The formation is clear from poly- + phenolic, but the meaning is specialized chemical terminology rather than everyday vocabulary.

Etymology

The word polyphenolic breaks into two parts: poly- meaning 'many', as in polygon or polyglot, and phenol meaning 'a simple plant chemical'. So, polyphenolic describes something with 'many phenol parts', which is why we use it for foods and drinks rich in plant chemicals that can help protect health.