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fucoxanthin

/fjuːkɒksænθɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does fucoxanthin mean?

noun

A yellow pigment found in brown algae, used as a food coloring and in dietary supplements.

Example

"The new energy drink contained fucoxanthin, which was said to have antioxidant properties."

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