bixin

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪksɪn

Noun

bixin (countable and uncountable, plural bixins)

1. (organic chemistry) An apocarotenoid that is the active ingredient of annatto.

Synonyms

• E160b (when used as a food colouring)

Related terms

• norbixin

Translations

an apocarotenoid that is the active ingredient of annatto

• Catalan: bixina (ca) f
• Estonian: biksiin
• French: bixine (fr) f
• Portuguese: bixina f