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zexanthin

zexanthin is the misspelling of zeaxanthin.

Meaning of zeaxanthin

Noun

zeaxanthin (countable and uncountable, plural zeaxanthins)

  1. A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
    Synonyms:
    E161h when used as a food colouring

Questions about zexanthin

What is zexanthin the misspelling of?
Zexanthin is the misspelling of zeaxanthin.

Words near zexanthin in the dictionary

  1. zevatron
  2. zevatrons
  3. zeved habat
  4. Zevenaar
  5. ZEVs
  6. zexanthin
  7. Zexter
  8. Zeya
  9. zeybek
  10. zeyde
  11. zeydes

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