Engelsk navneord: carotene | |||
1. | carotene (om masse el. substans) an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | carotin, provitamin A | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | provitamin | ||
Mere specifikke termer | beta-carotene | ||
2. | carotene (om masse el. substans) yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | carotenoid | ||