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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A yellow carotenoid pigment, widely distributed in both plants and animals. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

xanthophyllxanthophylle161be161bxanthophylzoofulvin

Etymology

From Latin luteus (“yellow”) + -in.

Related phrases

luteinizing hormone

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