Definitions | xanthophyll |
| noun - (organic chemistry) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
- (organic compound) Alternative name for lutein.
Etymology: From (xanthos) 'yellow' + (phyllos) 'leaf'
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