theaflavin
theaflavin · theaflavins
An antioxidant polyphenol found in teaAn antioxidant polyphenol found in tea; any derivative of this compound.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An antioxidant polyphenol found in tea; any derivative of this compound.
Origin
Thea (“former tea plant genus”) + flavinThea (“former tea plant genus”) + flavin
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Forms
plural: theaflavins| Singular | theaflavin |
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regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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