Definition of carotene in English:

carotene

noun ˈkarətiːnˈkɛrəˌtin

mass nounChemistry

An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene.
〔化〕胡萝卜素
Example sentencesExamples
- In most cases, early spring grass will contain fairly high levels of carotene (precursor to vitamin A) and will adequately meet the cow's requirement.
- Laboratory tests only showed low carotene and vitamin A, indicating malabsorption.
- Carotenoids are usually red, orange, or yellow pigments, and include the familiar compound carotene, which gives carrots their color.
- The best defense then, is to provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to gain as many nutrients as possible, while frequently offering those foods known to be high in carotene or vitamin A.
- Your body converts their carotene into Vitamin A, which it needs for proper vision.

Origin

Mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot).

Definition of carotene in US English:

carotene

nounˈkerəˌtēnˈkɛrəˌtin

Chemistry

An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene.
〔化〕胡萝卜素
Example sentencesExamples
- Your body converts their carotene into Vitamin A, which it needs for proper vision.
- In most cases, early spring grass will contain fairly high levels of carotene (precursor to vitamin A) and will adequately meet the cow's requirement.
- Laboratory tests only showed low carotene and vitamin A, indicating malabsorption.
- The best defense then, is to provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to gain as many nutrients as possible, while frequently offering those foods known to be high in carotene or vitamin A.
- Carotenoids are usually red, orange, or yellow pigments, and include the familiar compound carotene, which gives carrots their color.

Origin

Mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot).

单词	carotene
释义	Definition of carotene in English: carotene noun ˈkarətiːnˈkɛrəˌtin mass nounChemistry An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene. 〔化〕胡萝卜素 Example sentencesExamples In most cases, early spring grass will contain fairly high levels of carotene (precursor to vitamin A) and will adequately meet the cow's requirement. Laboratory tests only showed low carotene and vitamin A, indicating malabsorption. Carotenoids are usually red, orange, or yellow pigments, and include the familiar compound carotene, which gives carrots their color. The best defense then, is to provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to gain as many nutrients as possible, while frequently offering those foods known to be high in carotene or vitamin A. Your body converts their carotene into Vitamin A, which it needs for proper vision. Origin Mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot). Definition of carotene in US English: carotene nounˈkerəˌtēnˈkɛrəˌtin Chemistry An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene. 〔化〕胡萝卜素 Example sentencesExamples Your body converts their carotene into Vitamin A, which it needs for proper vision. In most cases, early spring grass will contain fairly high levels of carotene (precursor to vitamin A) and will adequately meet the cow's requirement. Laboratory tests only showed low carotene and vitamin A, indicating malabsorption. The best defense then, is to provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to gain as many nutrients as possible, while frequently offering those foods known to be high in carotene or vitamin A. Carotenoids are usually red, orange, or yellow pigments, and include the familiar compound carotene, which gives carrots their color. Origin Mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot).
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