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anthocyanin definition

antho·cya·nin (an′t̸hō sī′ə nin′)

noun

a water-soluble, reddish or blue pigment in flowers, plants, and some insects
also anthocyan an′tho·cy′an (-sī′ən)

Etymology: antho- + Gr kyan(os), blue (see cyano-) + -in

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anthocyanin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: They contain anthocyanins, which can help to avoid spider veins.

Modifies a noun

  • pigment: How many anthocyanin pigments contribute to the color of a particular fruit?
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