carotin

Definitions of carotin
  1. noun
    an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver
    synonyms: carotene, provitamin A
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    types:
    beta-carotene
    an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
    type of:
    provitamin
    vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues
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