curcumin

American  

[kur-kyoo-min] / ˈkɜr kjʊ mɪn /

noun

1. the compound C 21 H 20 O 6 , a major active ingredient in turmeric and thought to have antioxidant and anticancer properties.

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curcumin British  

/ ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of curcumin

1850–60; < curcum(a) + New Latin -ina -in ²

Example Sentences

Curcumin is quite a large compound — and as such can be hard for the body to absorb into the bloodstream because it isn't very soluble in water.

From Salon • May 23, 2023

The principle forming the colouring matter is "Curcumin."

From The Chemistry of Hat Manufacturing Lectures Delivered Before the Hat Manufacturers' Association by Shonk, Albert