zeaxanthin

Definitions of zeaxanthin
  1. noun
    yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn
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    type of:
    carotenoid
    any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
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