Meaning of CAROTENE

Pronunciation:			'karu`teen
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants [n]  an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
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	Synonyms:		carotin, provitamin A
	See Also:		beta-carotene, carotenoid, provitamin