xanthophyll
xanthophyll · xanthophylls
Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenesAny of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
(uncountable)Lutein.
More definitions
- yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
Origin
From xantho- + -phyll.From xantho- + -phyll.
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Forms
plural: xanthophyllsSynonyms
3 synonymsclass of compounds derived from carotenes:phylloxanthin
the specific compound:lutein
Close in meaning
- yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks:xanthophyllutein
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable