Flavonols

/ˈfleɪvənɔlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flavonol; multiple molecules or types of these antioxidant flavonoid compounds found in plants.

Etymology

The plural form of 'flavonol,' using the standard English '-s' suffix to indicate more than one instance of these chemical compounds.

Kelly Says

In plant biochemistry, 'flavonols' is a specific category that scientists distinguish from other flavonoids because they have the same structural feature—it's like a family reunion where only the flavonols show up with the same nose shape.

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