Term Name: | phlorotannin |
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Synonyms: | phlorotannins |
Definition: | A type of tannin usually found in brown algae such as kelps and rockweeds. Unlike the hydrolysable or condensed tannins, these compounds are oligomers of phloroglucinol. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:71222] ( EBI ) |