XANTHIN


Meaning of XANTHIN in English

/zan"thin/ , n.

1. the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water. Cf. xanthein .

2. a yellow coloring matter in madder.

[ 1830-40; xanthine or Xanthin. See XANTHO-, -IN 2 ]

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