Xanthic
of or relating to a yellow or yellowish color.
chemistry. of or derived from xanthine or xanthic acid.
historical examples
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adjective
of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid
(botany, rare) having a yellow colour
adj.
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a combining form meaning “yellow,” used in the formation of compound words: xanthophyll. combining form indicating yellow: xanthophyll