fucoxanthin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin fūcus (from Ancient Greek φῦκος (phûkos, “seaweed”)) + ξανθός (xanthós, “yellow”) + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A carotenoid pigment found in the chloroplasts of brown algae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fucoxanthins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |