anthocyanin
English
Etymology
antho- + cyanin
Noun
anthocyanin (plural anthocyanins)
- (organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)
Derived terms
- anthocyanic
Synonyms
- E163 when used as a food colouring
Hyponyms
- chrysanthemin
Translations
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments
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See also
- anthocyanidin
- pyroanthocyanin