xanthin

xan·thin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zan-thin]
- /ˈzæn θɪn/
- /zˈanθɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zan-thin]
- /ˈzæn θɪn/

Definitions of xanthin word

noun xanthin the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water. Compare xanthein. 1
noun xanthin a yellow coloring matter in madder. 1
noun xanthin Alternative spelling of xanthine. 1
noun xanthin any of a group of yellow or orange carotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers of certain plants 0

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Origin of xanthin

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French xanthine or < German Xanthin. See xantho-, -in2

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Parts of speech for Xanthin

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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xanthin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.