carotenoid
pronunciation
How to pronounce carotenoid in British English:
UK [kə'rɒtənɔɪd]
How to pronounce carotenoid in American English:
US [kə'rɒtnˌɔɪd]
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- Noun:
- any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
Word Origin
- carotenoid (n.)
- 1913, from German carotinoïde (1911), from carotin (see carotene) + -oid.
Example
- 1. Liquidising or juicing also increases carotenoid availability from carrots .
- 2. Advances of carotenoid research in plants .
- 3. High-pressure treatment of tropical fruits increased their levels of some carotenoid antioxidants .
- 4. A carotenoid called lycopene , which tomatoes contain in abundance , appeared to be responsible .
- 5. Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature .