anthocyanin
Definition
- Noun:
- Pigment: "anthocyanin" refers to any of a class of water-soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles, responsible for the red, purple, and blue colours in many fruits, flowers, and leaves.
Usage Examples
- (The pigment gives them their colour.)
- (The pigment becomes more abundant in colder weather.)
Advanced Usage
- "anthocyanin-rich": describing foods or plants that contain high amounts of anthocyanin.
- Anthocyanin-rich foods like blackberries and purple cabbage are praised for their antioxidant properties. (These foods have a high concentration of the pigment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anthocyanin (n): the singular form; also used as a collective term for the class of pigments.
- One anthocyanin molecule can produce different colours depending on the pH of the cell. (A single pigment type has varied effects.)
Synonyms
- Plant pigment: a general term for colour-producing substances in plants.
- Flavonoid: a broader class of compounds that includes anthocyanins.
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