carotenoid

Noun
  1. Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals (synset 114745123)
    is a type of:
    • antioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
    • phytochemical - a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
    • pigment - dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)
    subtypes:
    • carotene - yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
    • lycopene - carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
    • beta-carotene - an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
    • lutein, xanthophyl, xanthophyll - yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
    • zeaxanthin - yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn

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