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xantho-

a combining form meaning “yellow,” used in the formation of compound words: xanthophyll.
Also, especially before a vowel, xanth-.


Origin:
comb. form of Gk xanthós yellow
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xantho- or xanth-  
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  1. Yellow: xanthine.

  2. Xanthic acid: xanthate.


[Greek, yellow, from xanthos.]
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xantho- or xanth-
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Yellow: xanthochromia.

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