NOM | substance | carotè, carotina | an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants |
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substance | carotè | yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants |
Sentit | An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver. | |
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Sinònim | carotina | |
Específic | beta-carotè | An isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables |
General | provitamina | vitamin precursor |
Anglès | provitamin A, carotene, carotin | |
Espanyol | caroteno, carotina |
Sentit | yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants. | |
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General | carotenoide | Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals |
Anglès | carotene | |
Espanyol | caroteno |
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