zeaxanthin

English

Etymology

From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ziː.əˈzænθɪn/ (zee-uh-zan'-thin)

Noun

zeaxanthin (countable and uncountable, plural zeaxanthins)

1. (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize

Synonyms

• E161h when used as a food colouring

Derived terms

• isozeaxanthin