anthroxan

/ˈænθrɒkˌsæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic antheraxanthin derivative.

“Researchers studied the properties of anthroxan in their experiments.”

2. noun

A compound related to xanthophylls.

“The discovery of anthroxan shed new light on the xanthophyll family.”

Synonyms

  • antheraxanthin
  • xanthophyll

Antonyms

  • carotenoid