lignans

Lithuanian translation: lignanai

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English term or phrase:lignans
Lithuanian translation:lignanai
Entered by: Rasa Didžiulienė

15:44 Apr 12, 2014
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Medical - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: lignans
How would you translate "lignan" (plural: lignans) in Lithuanian?

Definition: The lignans are a group of chemical compounds found in plants. Lignans are one of the major classes of phytoestrogens, which are estrogen-like chemicals and also act as antioxidants.

Warning: Not to be confused with lignin!
Rasa Didžiulienė
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Local time: 23:05
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Dalia Rokaitė
Lithuania
Local time: 23:05
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lignanai


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Local time: 23:05
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