curcumin

[ kur-kyoo-min ]

/ ˈkɜr kyʊ mɪn /

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noun

the compound C21H20O6, a major active ingredient in turmeric and thought to have antioxidant and anticancer properties.

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Origin of curcumin

1850–60; <curcum(a) + New Latin -ina -in²

Words nearby curcumin

curb tenotomy, curb weight, curch, curculio, curcuma, curcumin, curd, curd cheese, curdle, cur dog, curdy

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How to use curcumin in a sentence

Ingredients include cranberry, curcumin, glucosamine, a gut health blend, omega 3 fish oil, and more vet-approved nutrients.
Best dog vitamins: Nutrients and supplements to boost your pet’s health|Irena Collaku|June 16, 2021|Popular-Science
One of the most impressive medicinal properties of curcumin is that it protects against neurodegeneration in adults without dementia.
Four plants that are scientifically proven to be therapeutic|Sandra Gutierrez G.|January 25, 2021|Popular-Science
A large and long-term 2018 study found that 90 milligrams of curcumin administered twice daily for 18 months helped improve memory, attention, and cognitive function in patients.
Four plants that are scientifically proven to be therapeutic|Sandra Gutierrez G.|January 25, 2021|Popular-Science
The rhizomes contain a pigment called curcumin, an essential oil and fæcula.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera

Turmeric is the underground stem of the Curcuma tinctoria, the coloring principle being called curcumin.
Principles and Practice of Fur Dressing and Fur Dyeing|William E. Austin

British Dictionary definitions for curcumin

curcumin

/ (ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn) /

noun

a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and the main active ingrediant of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties

Word Origin for curcumin

C20: from curcuma

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