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Meaning of violaxanthin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A xanthophyll pigment (a di-epoxide, derived from zeaxanthin) that occurs in many plants.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“It can be assumed that the sinensiaxanthins and sinensiachromes represent⟳ degradation products of the violaxanthins, luteoxanthins and auroxanthins which are found in considerable amounts in yellow roses.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Viole violence Violences violency violent violent crime

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