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EnglishTHE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

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. 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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