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Meaning of polyphenol | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of a large class of organic compounds, of plant origin, having more than one phenol group; they tend to be colourful and to have antioxidant properties.

Equivalents

Deutsch Polyphenol
Español polifenol
Suomi polyfenoli
Français polyphénol
ગુજરાતી બહુદર્શવ
한국어 폴리페놀

Examples

“Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other plant foods, like nuts and legumes, are rich in polyphenols — antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that some research suggests can support healthy aging.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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