ellagic acid

 
Pronunciation: /ɛˈladʒɪk/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a compound extracted from oak galls and various fruits and nuts. It has some ability to inhibit blood flow and retard the growth of cancer cells.
    • A tetracyclic phenol; chemical formula: C14H6O8

Origin:

early 19th century: ellagic from French ellagique (an anagram of galle 'gall nut' + -ique), thus avoiding the form gallique, already in use