xan|tho|phyl

xan|tho|phyl
xan|tho|phyll or xan|tho|phyl «ZAN thuh fihl», noun.
1. a yellow pigment related to carotene, present in green leaves and plants, and found especially in autumn leaves; lutein. It is thought to be a product of the decomposition of chlorophyll. Formula: C40H56O2
2. any one of various related yellow pigments.
[< French xanthophylle < Greek xanthós yellow + phýllon leaf]

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