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cyanidin

cyanidin

7.5
A natural red to purple substance in fruits and vegetables that gives them color
  • noun
  • /ˌsaɪəˈnɪdɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cianidina
  • The deep red color of cherries is partly due to their high cyanidin content.

Examples

  • Scientists measured the amount of cyanidin in different varieties of blackberries.

  • Many fruits contain cyanidins that enhance their pigmentation.

  • Research suggests that cyanidin may have antioxidant effects beneficial to human health.

  • The cyanidin in blueberries gives them their vibrant color.

  • Cyanidin is the pigment that gives cyanidin its vibrant color in red apples.

  • Scientists discovered that cyanidin can help improve the color of fruits like cherries.

  • In many blueberries, cyanidin contributes to their deep blue hue.

Synonyms

anthocyanin
vscyanidin
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A natural substance in plants that gives red, blue, or purple color

is a specific pigment giving red to purple color in fruits and vegetables

Surface Forms

cyanidin singular
cyanidins plural

Morphology

cyanidin = cyan (opaque) = cyan + idin

Although formed from the color term 'cyan' plus the chemical suffix '-idin', cyanidin is a red–purple pigment, so knowledge of 'cyan' does not let learners predict the meaning.

Etymology

The word cyanidin comes from the old Greek word kyanos, meaning 'dark blue', and is the same root as the color name cyan. This natural pigment can appear red, purple or blue in plants, so cyanidin is the name for the natural colour that gives many fruits and vegetables their red to purple tones.