cyanins
/ˈsaɪənɪnz/
noun
- A type of natural pigment that gives blue, purple, or red colors to many flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
- The deep blue color of blueberries comes from cyanins in their skin.
- When you cook red cabbage, the cyanins in it can change color depending on the acidity of the water.
- Scientists study cyanins to understand how plants produce such bright colors.
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