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xanthophyllous Antonyms
Opposite of xanthophyllous
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• adjective (Context 1)
Pertaining to or containing xanthophyll, the yellow or brown carotenoid pigment widely distributed in plant leaves.
Usage Example
"The breathtaking autumn foliage is primarily a result of chlorophyllous pigments becoming visible as the green chlorophyll degrades."
Strong
chlorophyllous
• adjective (Context 2)
Characterized by having yellow leaves or displaying yellow pigmentation, often in botanical contexts.
Usage Example
"Researchers analyzed the green properties of the stressed crops to determine the exact concentration of their remaining pigments."
Weak
green
Similar words to xanthophyllous
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to xanthophyllous vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
yellowish
luteous
pigmented
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Xanthophyllous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/xanthophyllous