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 | ||