Synonyms of carotene

Noun


1. provitamin A, carotene, carotin, provitamin

usage: an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver

2. carotene, carotenoid

usage: yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

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Definition and meaning of carotene (Dictionary)