polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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The Mediterranean olives are also hand-picked and cold-pressed to help preserve the polyphenols and the benefits that come with them.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from a natural compound, or polyphenol, called curcumin.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Well, one possibility presented by the researchers is that grape juice contains anti-oxidants like polyphenols.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from a natural compound, or polyphenol, called curcumin.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Well, one possibility presented by the researchers is that grape juice contains anti-oxidants like polyphenols.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Polyphenol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyphenol. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpäl-i-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -ˌnȯl, -fi-ˈ
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals
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