"canthaxanthin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-canthaxanthin.oga Forms: canthaxanthins [plural]
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  1. (organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment found in many plants and animals. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: E161g when used as a food colouring Translations (Translations): kantaksantiini (Finnish)

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