curcumin

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn/


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curcumin / ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn/
  1. a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and the main active ingredient of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties
Etymology: 20th Century: from curcuma

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