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quercetin

/kwɜːrˈsiːtɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does quercetin mean?

noun

A flavonoid found in the bark, leaves, and nuts of the oak tree, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Example

"The supplement contained a high concentration of quercetin, which was believed to reduce inflammation in the body."

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