anthoxanthin

/ænθɒksænˈθɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of pigment found in plants, responsible for their yellow, orange, or red coloration

“The presence of anthoxanthins in the flowers is what gives them their characteristic bright yellow hue.”

Synonyms

  • carotenoid
  • xanthophyll

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll