lipochrome

/lɪˈkoʊm/ or /ˈlaɪkroʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a yellow pigment occurring in the eyes and skin of some animals, especially cats, and also found in certain plants

“The scientist studied the lipochrome in the cat’s eye to understand its unique coloration.”

Synonyms

  • carotenoid
  • chromogen

Antonyms

  • albino pigment