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XANTHOPHYLLS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word xanthophylls. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word xanthophylls. (close relations)
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xanthophyllous

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chlorophyll
nounn
noun

• any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms

carotenoids
nounn
noun

• any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals

phytochemicals
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pigments
nounn
noun

• dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)

• any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color

• a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

verb

• acquire pigment; become colored or imbued

• color or dye with a pigment

lutein
nounn
noun

• yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks

xanthophyl
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks

Best Hypernyms For XANTHOPHYLLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for xanthophylls, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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carotenoid carotenoids compounds pigments

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