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xanthin

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xan⋅thin

[zan-thin]
–noun
1. the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water. Compare xanthein.
2. a yellow coloring matter in madder.

Origin:
1830–40; < F xanthine or < G Xanthin. See xantho-, -in 2
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