can·tha·xan·thin
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Definition of canthaxanthin
: a naturally occurring carotenoid C40H52O2 used especially as a color additive for food
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canthaxanthin
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can·tha·xan·thin
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Medical Definition of canthaxanthin
: a carotenoid C40H52O2 used especially as a color additive for food
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The first known use of canthaxanthin was circa 1951
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