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Definition of Phylloxanthin

1. n. A yellow coloring matter extracted from chlorophyll.

Definition of Phylloxanthin

1. Noun. (obsolete organic chemistry) The former name for xanthophyll. ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete organic chemistry) A yellow pigment obtained by degradation of chlorophyll. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Phylloxanthin

1. A yellow colouring matter extracted from chlorophyll. Origin: Phyllo- + Gr. Yellow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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