urorubin

/ˌʊrəˈroʊbɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of red pigment derived from certain carotenoid pigments, especially astaxanthin, found in aquatic animals.

“The museum featured an exhibit on the history and production of urorubin, a pigment used in ancient art.”

Synonyms

  • astaxanthin
  • carotenoid

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll