Word
carotene
US/ˈkɛɹəˌtin/
UK/kˈæɹəʊtˌiːn/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. an orange-red natural colour found in carrots, sweet potatoes and other vegetables. Your body turns it into vitamin A, which is good for your eyes.
n. an orange-red plant pigment in the carotenoid group, abundant in carrots, leafy greens and other fruits and vegetables. Serves in human nutrition as a precursor converted to vitamin A.
Examples
“Carrots contain carotene that helps keep your eyes healthy.”
“She eats sweet potatoes and spinach regularly to get more carotene for healthy skin and vision.”
“Researchers link diets rich in carotene from colourful vegetables to better eye health in later life.”
Examples
simple
“Carrots contain carotene that helps keep your eyes healthy.”
contextual
“She eats sweet potatoes and spinach regularly to get more carotene for healthy skin and vision.”
complex
“Researchers link diets rich in carotene from colourful vegetables to better eye health in later life.”
Real-World Examples
“Carrots possess an orange pigment named beta carotene, which the human body transforms into vitamin A, or retinol, typically stored in the liver.” “Another yeast strain can use ethylene glycol derived from PET to produce beta carotene, which the human body can convert into vitamin A.” “Recent research indicates that a lesser-known antioxidant, alpha-carotene, which is found in various fruits and vegetables, may reduce the risk of mortality from all causes, including heart disease and cancer.” Etymology
From car(r)ot + -ene.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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