curcumin

[ kur-kyoo-min ]

noun

1. the compound C 21 H 20 O 6 , a major active ingredient in turmeric and thought to have antioxidant and anticancer properties.

curcumin

/ ˈkɜːkjʊmɪn /

noun

1. a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa , and the main active ingrediant of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties

Word History and Origins

Origin of curcumin¹

1850–60; < curcum(a) + New Latin -ina -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of curcumin¹

C20: from curcuma

Example Sentences

This photography technique uses the power of curcumin and the sun to burn shapes onto paper and will make for unique holiday cards and decorations.

From Popular-Science

Ingredients include cranberry, curcumin, glucosamine, a gut health blend, omega 3 fish oil, and more vet-approved nutrients.

From Popular-Science

A large and long-term 2018 study found that 90 milligrams of curcumin administered twice daily for 18 months helped improve memory, attention, and cognitive function in patients.

From Popular-Science

Curcumin is also beneficial against neurofibrillary tangles, another culprit of Alzheimer’s disease.

From Popular-Science

One of the most impressive medicinal properties of curcumin is that it protects against neurodegeneration in adults without dementia.

From Popular-Science

The rhizomes contain a pigment called curcumin, an essential oil and fæcula.

From Project Gutenberg

Turmeric is the underground stem of the Curcuma tinctoria, the coloring principle being called curcumin.

From Project Gutenberg