| Pronunciation: | | 'zanthufil
|
|
|
| |
 WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
[n] yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks |
| |
XANTHOPHYLL is a 11 letter word that starts with X. |
| | Synonyms: | | lutein, xanthophyl |
| |
| | See Also: | | carotenoid |
|
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | \Xan"tho*phyll\, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.]
(Bot.)
A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and
also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly
called also {phylloxanthin}.
|
| |
| Biology Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | Any of several yellow accessory pigments which found in plant leaves, egg yolks, and human blood plasma; these pigments are oxygen derivatives of carotenes. |
| |
