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单词 xanthophyll
释义

xanthophyll

English

Etymology

From xantho- (from Ancient Greek ξανθός (xanthós, yellow)) + -phyll (from φύλλον (phúllon, leaf)).

Noun

xanthophyll (countable and uncountable, plural xanthophylls)

  1. (organic chemistry, countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
  2. (organic chemistry, uncountable) Alternative name for lutein.

Synonyms

  • (class of compounds derived from carotenes): phylloxanthin
  • (the specific compound): lutein
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