Meaning of carotene in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɛrəˌtin/

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  1. Noun

    carotene

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot)

    Definitions

    1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants

    Examples

    • « is converted into vitamin A in the liver »
  2. 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

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