xanthocone

/zænθoʊkiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellow pigment found in certain diatoms, or a yellow pigment in the retina of the eye.

“The scientist studied the xanthocones found in the diatoms to gain insight into their composition.”

Synonyms

  • carotene
  • xanthophyll

Antonyms

  • hypochromic
  • leucochrome