Definition of canthaxanthin
: a naturally occurring carotenoid C40H52O2 used especially as a color additive for food
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Origin and Etymology of canthaxanthin
cantha- (from New Latin Cantharellus cinnabarinus, mushroom species from which it was obtained) + xanth- + 1-in — more at chanterelle
Medical Dictionary
canthaxanthin
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can·tha·xan·thin
\ˌkan(t)-thə-ˈzan-ˌthin\
Medical Definition of canthaxanthin
: a carotenoid C40H52O2 used especially as a color additive for food
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