PHYCOXANTHIN

Etymology

Noun

phycoxanthin (uncountable)

(dated) A yellowish colouring matter found in certain algae.

Source: Wiktionary


Phy`co*xan"thin, Phy`co*xan"thine, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: A yellowish coloring matter found in certain algæ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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