carotene Meaning & Definition
What Does Carotene Mean?
As a noun, carotene means 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. It is also used to mean 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.
Word Facts for Carotene
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæɹ.əˌtiːn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | carotin, provitamin a and E160 |
| Plural | carotenes |
Carotene Definition (Noun)
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms of Carotene
Carotene synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
carotene (countable and uncountable, plural carotenes)
Words That Rhyme With Carotene
Origin of Carotene
From car(r)ot + -ene.
Carotene Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of carotene is /ˈkæɹ.əˌtiːn/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kæɹ).
Common Questions About Carotene
What part of speech is carotene?
Carotene is a noun.
What is another word for carotene?
You can replace carotene with words such as carotin, provitamin a and E160. See the full list of carotene synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of carotene?
The plural of carotene is carotenes.