Violaxanthin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Violaxanthin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a di-epoxide, derived from zeaxanthin) that occurs in many plants.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a di-epoxide, derived from zeaxanthin) that occurs in many plants.
Example Sentences
It can be assumed that the sinensiaxanthins and sinensiachromes represent degradation products of the violaxanthins, luteoxanthins and auroxanthins which are found in considerable amounts in yellow roses.
Word Forms
- violaxanthins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include violaxanthal, vulgaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, rhodoxanthin.
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