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Carotene   /kˈɛrətˌin/   Listen
Carotene

noun
1.
An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver.  Synonyms: carotin, provitamin A.
2.
Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants.



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Words linked to "Carotene" :   carotenoid, provitamin


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