Lutein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lutein is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.
Word Forms
- luteins
Synonyms for lutein
Depending on context, synonyms include xanthophyll, xanthophyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xanthophyll, xanthophyl, luteoxanthin, luteolin, lactucaxanthin, loroxanthin.
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