xanthophyllous

English

Etymology

xanthophyll +‎ -ous

Adjective

xanthophyllous (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to xanthophyll.
   • 2003, Ludwik Frey, Problems of grass biology, page 203:

     The impact of xanthophyllous dyes on the overall colour of plants is negligible, as they occur in very small quantities.

   • 2008, Catherine A. Culver, Ronald E. Wrolstad, Color Quality of Fresh and Processed Foods, page 104:

     White and yellow flesh potato have xanthophyllous carotenoids. Yellow color intensity is a determinant of xanthophyll content up to a point.