Xanthophyl

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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • In botany, the peculiar yellow coloring matter of autumn leaves, due to the decomposition of chlorophyl. Its chemical composition and the processes of its formation are not well known. See chlorophyl, chrysophyl. Also called phylloxanthin.
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  • n. yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    carotenoid   
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    xanthophyll   
     
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