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xanthin

[ zan-thin ]
/ ˈzæn θɪn /
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noun
the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water.Compare xanthein.
a yellow coloring matter in madder.
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Origin of xanthin

1830–40; <French xanthine or <German Xanthin.See xantho-, -in2

Words nearby xanthin

xanthene, xanthene dye, Xanthian, xanthic, xanthic acid, xanthin, xanthine, Xanthippe, xanthism, xantho-, xanthochroid
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How to use xanthin in a sentence

  • The xanthin group is almost without any excitatory action, and its metabolic end products are constant.

    All About Coffee|William H. Ukers

  • 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 Rcy

  • In the roots three coloring matters are obtained: alizarin and purpurin, which are both red, and xanthin, which is yellow.

    Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique &amp; Modern|Rosa Belle Holt

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
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