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English noun: carotene | |||
| 1. | carotene (substance) an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver | ||
| Synonyms | carotin, provitamin A | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | provitamin | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | beta-carotene | ||
| 2. | carotene (substance) yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | carotenoid | ||
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