XANTHOPHYLLS

Noun

xanthophylls

plural of xanthophyll

Source: Wiktionary


XANTHOPHYLL

Xan"tho*phyll, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.] (Bot.)

Definition: A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also phylloxanthin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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