Zeaxanthin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ziː.əˈzænθɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zeaxanthin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize.
Word Forms
- zeaxanthins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zeaxanthine, zexanthin, zeaxanthol, antheraxanthin, anteraxanthin, isozeaxanthin.
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