Plural of flavone; multiple molecules or types of these yellow plant pigments with antioxidant properties.
The plural form of 'flavone,' adding the standard English '-s' suffix to indicate multiple instances of these chemical compounds.
When nutritionists talk about the health benefits of colorful vegetables, they're often pointing to flavones and related flavonoids—these plant chemicals seem to protect plants from stress and may help protect us too.
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