cryptoxanthin

Noun

Meaning

cryptoxanthin (usually uncountable, plural cryptoxanthins)

(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

niacin lutein retinal ascorbic acid riboflavin carotenoid food colouring xanthophyll lycopene beta-carotene zeaxanthin

Phrases with the word

beta-cryptoxanthin alpha-cryptoxanthin

Close letter words and terms

cryptovivipary cryptowallet cryptoworm cryptozoa cryptozoic cryptozoite