euxanthin

[ˌjuːˈæŋθɪn]

Definitions

1. noun

A carotenoid pigment derived from astaxanthin, found in the liver of certain fish, such as salmon and trout.

“The euxanthin in the salmon gave it a vibrant orange-red color.”

Synonyms

  • carotenoid
  • pigment

Antonyms

  • albino
  • chlorophyll