curcumin

cur·cu·min

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Definitions of curcumin word

noun curcumin a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and the main active ingredient of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties 3
noun curcumin the compound C 21 H 20 O 6 , a major active ingredient in turmeric and thought to have antioxidant and anticancer properties. 1
noun curcumin (chemistry) a polyphenol; the active ingredient of the spice turmeric. 1

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-60; < curcum(a) + New Latin -ina -in2

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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