anthocyanin
nounUS /ˌæn.θoʊˈsaɪ.ə.nɪn/
Etymology From antho- + cyanin.
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Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).
- Derived terms
- anthocyanescence, anthocyanic, deoxyanthocyanin, leucoanthocyanin
- Related terms
- anthocyanidin, pyroanthocyanin