黄色色素;叶黄质
Xanthophyll \Xan"tho*phyll\, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.]
(Bot.)
A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and
also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly
called also {phylloxanthin}.
xanthophyll
n : yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg
yolks [syn: {xanthophyl}, {lutein}]