flavonol

American

[fley-vuh-nawl, -nol] / ˈfleɪ vəˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /

noun

Chemistry.

the 3-hydroxy derivative of flavone, many of whose derivatives, as quercetin, are naturally occurring yellow dyes.
any derivative of this compound.

flavonol British

/ ˈfleɪvəˌnɒl /

noun

a flavonoid that occurs in red wine and is said to offer protection against heart disease

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Etymology

Origin of flavonol

First recorded in 1895–1900; flavone + -ol ¹

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Labels said the products were “a natural source of flavonol antioxidants.”

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 22, 2013

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