carotene

/ˌkɛrəˈtin/

Other forms: carotenes

Definitions of carotene

1. noun

   yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
   type of:

   carotenoid

   any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
2. noun

   an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
   synonyms: carotin, provitamin A

   types:

   beta-carotene

   an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables

   type of:

   provitamin

   vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues