curcumin
Meaning
A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/
Etymology
From translingual Curcuma, from Arabic كُرْكُم (kurkum, “turmeric”) + -in.
Notes
Sign in to write sticky notes
Start learning English with learnfeliz.
Practice speaking and memorizing "curcumin" and many other words and sentences in English.