carotene

Noun
  1. An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants;
    Is converted into vitamin A in the liver (synset 115115102)
    is a type of: provitamin - vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues
    subtypes: beta-carotene - an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
    same as: carotin, provitamin a
  2. Yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants (synset 114745397)
    is a type of: carotenoid - any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals

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