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  • adjective Of, or relating to the polyphenols
  • noun A polyphenol, or derivative

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Examples

  • While wine has some appealing ingredients that other alcoholic beverages do not, (namely a group of antioxidants called polyphenolic compounds that come from grape skin), most experts say it's a myth that wine is healthier.

    Cocktails and Consequences 2007

  • Antioxidants such as polyphenolic flavones, lycopene, beta carotene or vitamins (C, E,

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows guest6940925 2010

  • Researchers suspect that an arsenal of polyphenolic compounds in the tart red fruit may help your ticker in several ways by decreasing inflammation, balancing blood fats, and cleaning out free radicals.

    You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

  • Researchers suspect that an arsenal of polyphenolic compounds in the tart red fruit may help your ticker in several ways by decreasing inflammation, balancing blood fats, and cleaning out free radicals.

    You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

  • Researchers suspect that an arsenal of polyphenolic compounds in the tart red fruit may help your ticker in several ways by decreasing inflammation, balancing blood fats, and cleaning out free radicals.

    You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009

  • The tisane is significantly lower in caffeine than regular tea and contains polyphenolic antioxidant catechins.

    Simple Pleasures in Artisanal Food Michelle Krell Kydd 2008

  • Pomegranate juice contains antioxidant chemicals that may have cancer-preventing benefits, in particular, polyphenolic flavonoids.

    How pomegranates treat cancer 2008

  • The tisane is significantly lower in caffeine than regular tea and contains polyphenolic antioxidant catechins.

    Archive 2008-04-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2008

  • Single rings can then be modified by adding other atoms to one or more of the carbons, and two or more rings can be linked together to form polyphenolic compounds, including anthocyanin pigments and lignin.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

  • Single rings can then be modified by adding other atoms to one or more of the carbons, and two or more rings can be linked together to form polyphenolic compounds, including anthocyanin pigments and lignin.

    On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

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