Carotene
Word | CAROTENE |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | N/A |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Carotene"
What do we mean by carotene?
An orange-yellow to red crystalline pigment, C40H56, found in animal tissue and certain plants, such as carrots and squash. It exists in several isomeric forms and is converted to vitamin A in the liver. noun
A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds. noun
Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver. noun
An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver noun
Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants noun
A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.
Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Carotene
- Synonyms for carotene
- Carotene synonyms not found!!!
- Antonyms for carotene
- Carotene antonyms not found!
The word "carotene" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Carotene
- Carotene cross reference not found!
What does carotene mean?
Book Name | Author |
The Next Girl E-Book | Carla Kovach |
Silenced Girls E-Book | Roger Stelljes |
Pawsitively Poisonous E-Book | Melissa Erin Jackson |
Just Me E-Book | Lexy Timms |
Emma’s Dream E-Book | M. Lee Prescott |
App Name | Developer |
Google Chrome App Reviews | Google LLC |
Capital One Shopping: Save Now App Reviews | Wikibuy, LLC |
Spotify - Music and Podcasts App Reviews | Spotify |
Facebook App Reviews | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
Google Maps App Reviews | Google LLC |