carotene
pronunciation
How to pronounce carotene in British English:
UK [ˈkærəti:n]
How to pronounce carotene in American English:
US [ˈkærəˌtin]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- carotene (n.)
- hydrocarbon found in carrots and other plants, 1861, from German carotin, coined 1831 by German chemist H.W.F. Wackenroder (1789-1854) from Latin carota "carrot" (see carrot) + German form of chemical suffix -ine (2), denoting a hydrocarbon.
Example
- 1. For example , beta carotene is the orange pigment in carrots .
- 2. Beta-carotene is the major carotene that is present in these roots .
- 3. Vitamins a , e and beta carotene pills may shorten your life
- 4. And smokers should avoid taking extra beta carotene , which has been linked to increased risk of lung cancer .
- 5. Phytonutrients -- apples are rich in a variety of phytonutrients , including vitamins a and e and beta carotene .