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naringin

naringin

1 9.9
A bitter substance in grapefruit and some other citrus fruits
  • noun
  • /nəˈrɪdʒɪn/
  • Specialized
: naringina
  • The strong bitterness of grapefruit is mainly caused by naringin.

Examples

  • Some people avoid grapefruit juice because of the high naringin content.

  • The naringin in grapefruit gives it a unique flavor.

  • Researchers study naringin for its possible health benefits and antioxidant properties.

  • Some people dislike the taste of naringin.

  • Naringin gives grapefruit its characteristic naringin flavor, making it unique among citrus fruits.

  • Many people avoid grapefruit juice because it contains naringin, which can interact with certain medications.

  • Researchers discovered that naringin may have beneficial effects on heart health due to its antioxidant properties.

Surface Forms

naringin singular
naringins plural

Morphology

naringin = naringenin (opaque) = naring + in

A specialized chemical name formed from technical base(s); average learners cannot infer the meaning from 'naring' + '-in'.

Etymology

Naringin comes from old words for citrus like narangi, which are linked to the English word orange, so a helpful way to remember it is that naringin is the bitter chemical found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits.