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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

ascorbic acide161ce161c when used as a food colouringkryptoxanthinniacinriboflavin

Etymology

From crypto- + xanthin.

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