xanthophyll
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Contents |
English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From xantho- (from Ancient Greek ξανθός (xanthos, “yellow”)) + -phyll (from φύλλος (phyllos, “leaf”)).
Noun [edit]
xanthophyll (countable and uncountable; plural xanthophylls)
- (organic chemistry, countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
- (organic chemistry, uncountable) Alternative name for lutein.
Synonyms [edit]
- (class of compounds derived from carotenes): phylloxanthin
- (the specific compound): lutein
