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carotene
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[ˈkarətiːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene
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Origin
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mid 19th century: coined in German from Latin carota (see carrot)
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