Xanthophyll
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xanthophyll is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, uncountable) Lutein.
Word Forms
- xanthophylls
Synonyms for xanthophyll
Depending on context, synonyms include phylloxanthin, lutein, xanthophyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lutein, xanthophyl, cryptoxanthin, xanthide, carotenoid, xanthene.
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