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Carotene Definition & Meaning

carotene
noun
  1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
  2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

"Carotene" in song lyrics

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  • "beta carotene"
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  • "what is beta carotene"
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  • "natural beta carotene"
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Frequently asked questions

What does carotene mean?
an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
What part of speech is carotene?
Carotene is a noun.
How many definitions does carotene have?
Carotene has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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