Beta-carotene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /biː.təˈka.ɹə.tiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beta-carotene is a noun meaning (biochemistry) 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.
Meaning
(biochemistry) 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.
Word Forms
- betacarotene
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carotene, carrotene, carotenol, carotinoid, carotin, retinene.
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