flavonol
[ fley-vuh-nawl, -nol ]
nounChemistry.
the 3-hydroxy derivative of flavone, many of whose derivatives, as quercetin, are naturally occurring yellow dyes.
any derivative of this compound.
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British Dictionary definitions for flavonol
flavonol
/ (ˈfleɪvəˌnɒl) /
noun
a flavonoid that occurs in red wine and is said to offer protection against heart disease
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