xanthogen

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organic compound, specifically a pigment, that contributes to the yellow color in various foods and biological systems.

  - "Xanthogens are responsible for the yellow color in many foods, such as corn and turmeric."
  - "The xanthogen in marigold petals gives them their distinctive orange hue."

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Variants

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pathogen , pathogens

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Etymology

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From the Greek words xanthos (yellow) and genos (origin or birth).

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Trivia

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1. Xanthogens are fat-soluble compounds and are therefore stored in the body's fat tissues.

2. Some xanthogens, such as astaxanthin, are powerful antioxidants and have been shown to have various health benefits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carotenoids: A class of organic pigments that includes xanthogens and other pigments responsible for the yellow, orange, and red colors in various plants and animals.

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Culture

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Xanthogens have been used in various cultural and historical contexts, such as in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for their health benefits.

How to Memorize "xanthogen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a yellow pigment, such as the color of a sunflower. This is a xanthogen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xanthogen' with the color yellow and the idea of a pigment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'xantho' means yellow and 'gen' is a suffix meaning origin or birth, so 'xanthogen' is a yellow pigment.

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