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carotene

/ˈkærətiːn/ /ˈkerətiːn/

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noun

胡萝卜素

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.

Examples :

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

胡萝卜鲜艳的橙色来自于胡萝卜素，这是一种也存在于红薯和南瓜中的色素。

substance chemistry biochemistry plant color biology vegetable food

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noun

胡萝卜素

Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.

Examples :

"Eating carrots provides your body with carotene, which your liver then converts into vitamin A. "

吃胡萝卜可以为你的身体提供胡萝卜素，然后你的肝脏会将其转化为维生素A。

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