Definition

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polyphenols

polifenoles

polyphénols

苯酚 /běnfēn/

Chemistry | n. m.

Minor components of virgin olive oils that are responsible, among others, for their major antioxidant properties and their stability.

Example

Polyphenols include oleuropein, hidroxitirosol, tirosol and pinoresinol. Blending some oil high in polyphenols with one which does not will increase its shelf life. Syn.: phenolic compounds.

Synonyms

phenolic compounds