Definition of Catechin
Cat´e`chin
n.
1.
(Chem.)
One
of
the
tannic
acids
(
C15H14O6
),
extracted
from
catechu
as
a
white
,
crystalline
substance
; -
called
also
catechuic
acid
,
catechinic
acid
,
cyanidol
,
and
catechuin
.
It
is
a
flavonoid
found
generally
in
higher
woody
plants
,
and
is
used
in
dyeing
and
tanning
.
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