Meaning of CAROTENE
| Pronunciation: | | 'karu`teen
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- [n] yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
- [n] an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
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CAROTENE is a 8 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | carotin, provitamin A |
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| | See Also: | | beta-carotene, carotenoid, provitamin | |
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