zeaxanthin
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English
Etymology
From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin.
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /ziː.əˈzænθɪn/ (zee-uh-zan'-thin)
Noun
zeaxanthin (countable and uncountable, plural zeaxanthins)
- (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Synonyms
- E161h when used as a food colouring