quercetin

noun

quer·​ce·​tin ˈkwər-sə-tən How to pronounce quercetin (audio)
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants

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Some research shows that resveratrol and quercetin can work synergistically with NR, potentially boosting its effects. April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 Similarly, quercetin is often touted as a cold and flu remedy, but its role is misunderstood, van der Merwe explained. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 Buckwheat is also good for the heart due to being rich in flavonoids like rutin and quercetin. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024 Some research has shown the antioxidant quercetin might help ward off the common cold.4 Foods that contain quercetin include:5 Blueberries Broccoli Cranberries Green tea Kale Red onions 4. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quercetin 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin quercetum oak forest, from quercus oak — more at fir

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quercetin was in 1856

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“Quercetin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quercetin. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

quercetin

noun
quer·​ce·​tin ˈkwər-sət-ən How to pronounce quercetin (audio)
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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