NOM | substance | carotina, carotè | an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants |
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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 | carotè | |
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 |
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