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xanthophyll

UK
/ˈzænθəfɪl/
US
/ˈzænθəˌfɪl/

Translations

xanthophyllnoun
xanthophylls
pl
Xanthophyll is a type of pigment found in plants.
Ксантофилл - это тип пигмента, который содержится в растениях.
xanthophylladjective
UK
/ˈzænθəfɪl/
US
/ˈzænθəˌfɪl/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "xanthophyll cycle".

Definitions

xanthophyllnoun
A yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment that is an oxygen derivative of carotenes, found in autumn leaves, and responsible for the yellow coloration in many plants.
The vibrant yellow color of the autumn leaves is due to the presence of xanthophyll.
xanthophylladjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from xanthophyll pigments.
The xanthophyll content of the leaf decreases as winter approaches.
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