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xanthophyll

xan·tho·phyll
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zan-thuh-fil]
    • /ˈzæn θə fɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zan-thuh-fil]
    • /ˈzæn θə fɪl/

Definitions of xanthophyll word

  • noun xanthophyll lutein (def 1). 1
  • noun xanthophyll A yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment that causes the autumn colors of leaves. 1
  • noun xanthophyll any of a group of yellow carotenoid pigments occurring in plant and animal tissue 0
  • noun xanthophyll a yellow, crystalline pigment, C40H56O2, found in plants; lutein: it is related to carotene and is the basis of the yellow seen in autumn leaves 0

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Origin of xanthophyll

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
From the French word xanthophylle, dating back to 1830-40. See xantho-, -phyll

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Parts of speech for Xanthophyll

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xanthophyll popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

Top questions with xanthophyll

  • what is xanthophyll?
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  • what is the role of carotene and xanthophyll?
  • what are the roles of carotene and xanthophyll?

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