zeaxanthin
English edit
Etymology edit
From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin.
Pronunciation edit
IPA(key): /ziː.əˈzænθɪn/ (zee-uh-zan'-thin)
Noun edit
zeaxanthin (countable and uncountable, plural zeaxanthins)
- (organic chemistry) A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Synonyms edit
- E161h when used as a food colouring