cryptoxanthin
A xanthophyll pigment that occurs widely in natureA xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: cryptoxanthins| Singular | cryptoxanthin |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsE161c when used as a food colouring
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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