Associations to the word «Xanthophyll»
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Wiktionary
XANTHOPHYLL, noun. (organic chemistry) (countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
XANTHOPHYLL, noun. (organic compound) (uncountable) Alternative name for lutein.
Dictionary definition
XANTHOPHYLL, noun. Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks.
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