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

     
 
  

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