xanthin
[ zan-thin ]
/ ˈzæn θɪn /
noun
the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water.
Compare xanthein.
a yellow coloring matter in madder.
Words nearby xanthin
xanthene,
xanthene dye,
xanthian,
xanthic,
xanthic acid,
xanthin,
xanthine,
xanthinuria,
xanthippe,
xanthism,
xantho-
Example sentences from the Web for xanthin
Xanthin and catechol browns are pleasing in appearance, but their effect is less rich than that obtained with potash.
The Decoration of Leather |Georges de RcyIn the roots three coloring matters are obtained: alizarin and purpurin, which are both red, and xanthin, which is yellow.
Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern |Rosa Belle HoltThe xanthin group is almost without any excitatory action, and its metabolic end products are constant.
All About Coffee |William H. Ukers
British Dictionary definitions for xanthin
xanthin
/ (ˈzænθɪn) /
noun
any of a group of yellow or orange carotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers of certain plants