English Explanatory Dictionary

beta-carotene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A.

Pronunciation

/biː.təˈka.ɹə.tiːn/ /ˌbeɪ.təˈkɛɹ.əˌtin/

Word forms

beta-carotene betacarotene beta carotene β-carotene

Etymology

From beta + carotene.

Related words

alpha-carotene
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