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Meaning of CAROTIN

Pronunciation:  'karutin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [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: carotene, provitamin A
 
 See Also: beta-carotene, provitamin

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ca*ro"tin\, n. (Chem.)
A red crystallizable tasteless substance, extracted from the
carrot.
 

 

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