CAROTENE


Meaning of CAROTENE in English

[ 'karəti:n ]

■ noun Chemistry an orange or red plant pigment found notably in carrots and of which one form ( beta-~ ) is important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A.

Derivatives

carotenoid kə'rɒtɪnɔɪd noun

Origin

C19: coined in Ger. from L. carota 'carrot'.

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