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catechin

[ kat-i-chin, -kin ]

noun

  1. a water-soluble, astringent yellow compound, C 15 H 14 O 6 , found in gambier, used chiefly in tanning and dyeing.


catechin

/ ˈkætəkɪn /

noun

  1. a soluble yellow solid substance found in catechu and mahogany wood and used in tanning and dyeing. Formula: C 15 H 14 O 6
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of catechin1

First recorded in 1850–55; catech(u) + -in 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of catechin1

C19: from catechu + -in
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Example Sentences

Another compound worth mentioning is called catechins, of which there are several different types.

From Salon

Overall, the strongest evidence for the benefits of tea catechins comes from laboratory and animal studies, with human studies being less conclusive.

Theaflavin gives black teas their red color and is produced from the polymerization of catechins through a series of chemical reactions during fermentation.

From Salon

For example, catechins in green tea and capsaicin in hot peppers allegedly can boost metabolism, but their effects are very small, and temporary.

Coffee and espresso contain chlorogenic acid, and the “true teas” — green, black and oolong — contain a number of polyphenols, including catechins, tannins and flavonoids.

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