phylloxanthin

noun — 2 senses

phylloxanthin

noun

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Obsolete xanthophyll.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Obsolete A yellow pigment obtained by degradation of chlorophyll.

Related terms: phyllocyanin

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