lutein
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Latin luteus (“yellow”) + -in
Noun[edit]
lutein (usually uncountable, plural luteins)
- (organic chemistry) A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals.
Synonyms[edit]
- E161b (when used as a food colouring)
- xanthophyll
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Translations[edit]
yellow carotenoid pigment