Carotene
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrəˌtiːn/
Carotene (noun)
- A natural orange pigment in plants that the body can change into vitamin A.
- Any of several orange-colored plant chemicals in the carotenoid family.
Examples
- Carotene acts as a plant pigment vitamin in many vegetables.
- Many leafy greens contain carotene as a plant pigment vitamin.