xanthin
/zan-thin/US // ˈzæn θɪn //UK // (ˈzænθɪn) //
黄嘌呤,黄质素,黄素,黄原素
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water.Compare xanthein.
- : a yellow coloring matter in madder.
Examples
The xanthin group is almost without any excitatory action, and its metabolic end products are constant.
Xanthin and catechol browns are pleasing in appearance, but their effect is less rich than that obtained with potash.
In the roots three coloring matters are obtained: alizarin and purpurin, which are both red, and xanthin, which is yellow.
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