bixin

See also: bixín and bǐxīn

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Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪksɪn

Noun

bixin (countable and uncountable, plural bixins)

  1. (organic chemistry) An apocarotenoid that is the active ingredient of annatto.

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