Definition

A type of compound found in plants that belongs to a group called flavonoids, known for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.

Example

Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, which are believed to improve heart health.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of flavanol before?

Yeah, I think it's something found in chocolate, right?

Exactly! I read that it has a lot of health benefits.

That's awesome! I need to eat more dark chocolate then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flavanol is formed from "flavus" (meaning yellow in Latin) and "-anol" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols). The word refers to a type of flavonoid compound that is often yellow in color and has alcohol functional groups.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yellow' ('flavus') to remember that flavanols are compounds often associated with yellow pigments.

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