Oleocanthal

Noun

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