"zeaxanthin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: zeaxanthins [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin. Etymology templates: {{der|en|NL.|Zea|pos=genus name of Indian corn}} New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} zeaxanthin (countable and uncountable, plural zeaxanthins)
  1. (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize Wikipedia link: zeaxanthin Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: E161h when used as a food colouring Derived forms: isozeaxanthin
    Sense id: en-zeaxanthin-en-noun-2vHJoUb~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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