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Catechin


n.

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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