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carotenoid

/kəˈrɑːtənɔɪd/ /ˌkærəˈtnɔɪd/

Meanings
noun
Any of a class of yellow to red plant pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls.

Examples :

"Carrots get their bright orange color from a type of carotenoid called beta-carotene. "
compound substance chemistry biology plant vegetable biochemistry food color

Related Words

Illustration carotenes

carotenes noun

/ˈkærətiːnz/ /ˈkerətiːnz/

A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.

"The carrots provided a rich source of carotenes, giving the soup a vibrant orange color. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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bright noun

/bɹaɪt/

An artist's brush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.

"The art teacher showed the students how to use a bright to blend the colors on their canvases. "

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yellow noun

/jɛlə/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/

The colour of gold, butter, or a lemon; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

"The sunflower's bright yellow petals attracted many bees. "

Illustration pigments

pigments noun

/ˈpɪɡmənts/

Any color in plant or animal cells

"The colors of autumn leaves come from different pigments in the tree cells as the green chlorophyll fades. "

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concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

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orange noun

/ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/

An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis.

"My grandpa's orange tree in his backyard produces delicious fruit. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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vibrant adjective

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

Pulsing with energy or activity.

"He has a vibrant personality."

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called verb

[kɔld]

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "

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carrots noun

/ˈkærəts/ /ˈkerəts/

A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, especially the subspecies sativus in the family Apiaceae.

"My sister likes to eat carrots for a healthy snack after school. "

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carotene noun

/ˈkærətiːn/ /ˈkerətiːn/

A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.

"The vibrant orange color of carrots comes from carotene, a pigment also found in sweet potatoes and pumpkins. "