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Word: Zeaxanthin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1920s: via German from modern Latin zea ‘maize’ + xanthin, a yellow colouring in some plants
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ziːəˈzanθɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a deep yellow carotenoid pigment present in the retina of the eye and in some plants, used as a food additive and supplement.
Short Definition:deep yellow carotenoid pigment present in retina of eye and in some plants
