Meaning Of The Word Xanthophyll

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What's The Definition Of Xanthophyll?

xanthophyll in American English
a yellow, crystalline pigment, C40H56 O2, found in plants; lutein: it is related to carotene and is the basis of the yellow seen in autumn leaves
noun

xanthophyll in British English
noun: any of a group of yellow carotenoid pigments occurring in plant and animal tissue

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