English

Noun

oleocanthal ‎(uncountable)

1. (biochemistry) A tyrosol ester isolated from extra-virgin olive oil, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
   • 2007 June 6, Harold Mcgee, “Extra Virgin Anti-Inflammatories”, in New York Times:

     He, Dr. Breslin and several collaborators confirmed that the pungent substance in olive oil is a phenolic chemical, which they named oleocanthal.