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Noun: catechin  'ka-tu,chin or 'ka-tu,kin
  1. A tannic acid that is extracted from black catechu as a white crystalline substance
    "Catechin is known for its antioxidant properties"

Derived forms: catechins

Type of: tannic acid, tannin

Encyclopedia: Catechin