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/kəˈɹɒtɪˌnɔɪd/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of yellow to red organic pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls..
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Carotenoid means (organic chemistry) Any of a class of yellow to red organic pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls..
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