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xanthic

[zan-thik]

xan·thic

[zan-thik]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a yellow or yellowish color.
2.
Chemistry. of or derived from xanthine or xanthic acid.

Origin:
1810–20; < French xanthique. See xantho-, -ic
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xanthic (ˈzænθɪk)
 
adj
1.  of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid
2.  rare botany having a yellow colour

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xanthic xan·thic (zān'thĭk)
adj.

  1. Having a yellow or yellowish color.

  2. Of or relating to xanthine.

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