zeaxanthin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ziː.əˈzænθɪn/
Etymology
From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zeaxanthins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
meso-zeaxanthin · isozeaxanthin