resveratrol
/ (rɪˈsvɛrəˌtrɒl) /
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noun
a compound found in red grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and certain plants, used medicinally as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
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Word Origin for resveratrol
C20: from res (orcinol) + veratr (ine) + -ol 1
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