carotene

CEFRC1

/kˈɛrəˌtin/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An orange substance in plants that the body uses to make vitamin A.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C₄₀H₅₆, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.

Examples

  • Beta-carotene also helps to keep your skin healthy and young-looking.

  • Carotene gives carrots their color.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
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Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.

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In context

  • Eating carotene-rich foods is healthy.

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Origin

noun

From car(r)ot + -ene.