Definitions:

1. A class of oxygen-containing carotenoid pigments, responsible for the color of autumn leaves and the yellow color in egg yolks. NOUN
   • The vibrant yellow color of the fall foliage is due to the presence of xanthophyll.
2. A type of pigments essential in the processes of photosynthesis and are involved in the protection of plant tissues from the damaging effects of excess light. NOUN
   • Xanthophylls are extracted from plant tissues using organic solvents due to their fat-soluble nature.
3. A type of yellow to orange pigment found in plants and some types of algae. NOUN
   • Xanthophylls are oxygenated carotenoids, meaning they contain oxygen atoms in their structure.
4. Is a type of carotenoid pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. NOUN
   • Xanthophylls absorb blue light, which enhances the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants.
5. Yellow pigments that occur widely in nature and from one of two major divisions of the carotenoid group. NOUN
   • The bright yellow petals of the sunflower are rich in xanthophyll pigments.

Synonyms:

• carotenoid
• lutein
• xanthophyl
• yellow pigment
• zeaxanthin