Word: zeaxanthin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zea
xan
thin
Definition: A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Morphemes:
Affix: zeaxanthin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Zea
Language: NL.
Decoded: Zea
Meaning: genus name of Indian corn
Affix: xanthin
Language: en
Decoded: xanthin
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of xanthine; crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine