Catechin

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Catechin \Cat"e*chin\, n. (Chem.)
     One of the tannic acids ({C15H14O6}), extracted from
     {catechu} as a white, crystalline substance; -- called also
     {catechuic acid}, {catechinic acid}, {cyanidol}, and
     {catechuin}. It is a flavonoid found generally in higher
     woody plants, and is used in dyeing and tanning.


     [1913 Webster +PJC]